Almaden Elementary vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almaden Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Pioneer High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,393 students
| Measure | Almaden Elementary San Jose, California | Pioneer High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3798 of 5,693 | #205 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41680 of 50,301 | #5120 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,393 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 25.0).
- •Pioneer High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Pioneer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 71.8%).
- •Almaden Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.8).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 305.
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 Almaden Elementary better than Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (62.7 vs 25.0 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 Almaden Elementary and Pioneer High?
About 550 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almaden Elementary: 305. Pioneer High: 1,393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almaden Elementary and Pioneer High rank in California?
Almaden Elementary is 3798th of 5,693 and Pioneer High is 205th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).