Alice Birney Elementary vs Options for Youth-San Bernardino
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Elementary
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
681 students
Options for Youth-San Bernardino
San Bernardino · Charter high · Grades 7–12
1,168 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary Colton, California | Options for Youth-San Bernardino San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5414 of 5,693 | #1320 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49221 of 50,301 | #16613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 681 | 1,168 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 1,168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 35.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 4% |
| city | Colton | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.8 vs 9.9).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 4%).
- •Options for Youth-San Bernardino does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Options for Youth-San Bernardino does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 90.7%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 35.4).
- •Options for Youth-San Bernardino is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 681.
- •Alice Birney Elementary is a public school while Options for Youth-San Bernardino is a charter 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 Alice Birney Elementary better than Options for Youth-San Bernardino?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alice Birney Elementary and Options for Youth-San Bernardino?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Colton and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary: 681. Options for Youth-San Bernardino: 1,168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary and Options for Youth-San Bernardino rank in California?
Alice Birney Elementary is 5414th of 5,693 and Options for Youth-San Bernardino is 1320th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).