Alta Vista Elementary vs Farnham Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Farnham Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Los Gatos, California | Farnham Charter San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 5,693 | #1152 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4961 of 50,301 | #15316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| city | Los Gatos | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 64.2).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 24.2%).
- •Farnham Charter does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 26.5).
- •Alta Vista Elementary is the larger school with 584 students compared with 372.
- •Alta Vista Elementary is a public school while Farnham Charter 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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Farnham Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 64.2 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Farnham Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 584. Farnham Charter: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Farnham Charter rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 278th of 5,693 and Farnham Charter is 1152nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).