ACE Charter High vs Ben Painter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Charter High
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
313 students
Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | ACE Charter High San Jose, California | Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,343 | #2532 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14560 of 16,910 | #31854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 313 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Painter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 24.0).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ben Painter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 89.8%).
- •ACE Charter High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.3).
- •Ben Painter Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 313.
- •ACE Charter High is a charter school while Ben Painter Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACE Charter High better than Ben Painter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Painter Elementary ranks higher (40.1 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ACE Charter High and Ben Painter Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Charter High: 313. Ben Painter Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Charter High and Ben Painter Elementary rank in California?
ACE Charter High is 1011th of 1,343 and Ben Painter Elementary is 2532nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).