Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory vs La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 487 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
554 students
La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter
Inglewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
552 students
| Measure | Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory San Jose, California | La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #862 of 5,693 | #5119 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11847 of 50,301 | #48177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 554 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 13.8).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on math proficiency (78% vs 18%).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 34%).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 92.8%).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.0).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is the larger school with 554 students compared with 552.
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 Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory better than La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory ranks higher (69.2 vs 13.8 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 Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory and La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter?
About 487 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory: 554. La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory and La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter rank in California?
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is 862nd of 5,693 and La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter is 5119th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).