AIMS College Prep High vs Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AIMS College Prep High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
386 students
Beach Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | AIMS College Prep High Oakland, California | Beach Elementary Piedmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #419 of 1,343 | #19 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8684 of 16,910 | #1811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 92% |
| city | Oakland | Piedmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 48.8).
- •Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 64.5%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54.5%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 63.2%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.1).
- •AIMS College Prep High is the larger school with 386 students compared with 323.
- •AIMS College Prep High is a charter school while Beach 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 AIMS College Prep High better than Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Elementary ranks higher (86.5 vs 48.8 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 AIMS College Prep High and Beach Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Piedmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AIMS College Prep High: 386. Beach Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AIMS College Prep High and Beach Elementary rank in California?
AIMS College Prep High is 419th of 1,343 and Beach Elementary is 19th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).