Healdsburg Elementary vs West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary has a higher overall rating of 9.5/10 compared to 8.3/10. Healdsburg Elementary is significantly larger with 400 students, about 2.9× the size of West Side Elementary (137). In math proficiency, West Side Elementary leads at 52.0%.
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Healdsburg Elementary
Healdsburg, CA
400 students
West Side Elementary
Healdsburg, CA
137 students
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| Metric | Healdsburg Elementary | West Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 9.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.5% | 36.5% |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #732 of 9,557 | #23 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 100th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Healdsburg Elementary | West Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Healdsburg Elementary | West Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 400 | 137 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.5% | 36.5% |
| District | Healdsburg Unified | West Side Union Elementary |
| City | Healdsburg | Healdsburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Healdsburg (95448) | Healdsburg (95448) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,048 | $103,048 |
| Median Home Value | $1,030,100 | $1,030,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,129 | $2,129 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.6% | 44.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 19 min |
The data story: Healdsburg Elementary vs West Side Elementary
Healdsburg Elementary and West Side Elementary sit 2.6 miles apart in Healdsburg, California, yet their MySchoolScout ratings differ by 0.5 points — Healdsburg Elementary at 9.7/10 versus West Side Elementary at 9.2/10. The state rank gap is more dramatic: Healdsburg Elementary ranks #2 of 9,533 schools in California, placing it among the very top handful of elementary schools statewide, while West Side Elementary ranks #140 of 9,533 — an outstanding result in its own right, but separated from its neighbor by 138 positions.
Academically, the two schools are nearly identical, with West Side Elementary holding a narrow edge: 9.2/10 for West Side versus 9.1/10 for Healdsburg Elementary. Growth scores favor Healdsburg Elementary — 9.9/10 compared to West Side Elementary's 9.7/10 — suggesting students at Healdsburg Elementary are advancing at a marginally faster pace relative to their starting points. The 0.2-point growth advantage, combined with equivalent academic output, is what drives Healdsburg Elementary's higher composite rating.
The two schools diverge sharply on demographics and classroom structure. Healdsburg Elementary enrolls 400 students at a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, meaning significantly smaller class sizes than West Side Elementary's 19.6:1 ratio across its 137-student enrollment. Healdsburg Elementary also serves a much higher proportion of economically disadvantaged families — 80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch versus 36% at West Side Elementary — reflecting the two schools drawing from distinct neighborhood populations within the same small city.
One structural difference worth noting: West Side Elementary extends through sixth grade, while Healdsburg Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth. A family with a rising sixth-grader may find West Side Elementary provides an extra year before the middle school transition. Both schools serve only elementary grades in the traditional sense, but the one-year extension at West Side Elementary can matter for families who prefer to delay that transition or keep siblings together longer.
Editorial summary generated April 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Healdsburg Elementary
Healdsburg Elementary suits families who prioritize the strongest possible growth trajectory — its 9.9/10 growth score and #2 California ranking are rare at any price point — and who value smaller class sizes at 12.9:1. It is also the natural fit for families whose children qualify for free or reduced-price lunch programs, as 80% of its student body shares that profile.
West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary is the better fit for families with a child heading into sixth grade, since it extends through grade 6 and delays the middle school transition by a year. Its 36% free/reduced lunch rate and 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio reflect a different enrollment profile, and its 9.2/10 academic score means academically it matches or edges Healdsburg Elementary despite the overall rating gap.