Altus Schools North County vs Bernardo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools North County
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 6–12
149 students
Bernardo Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
| Measure | Altus Schools North County Escondido, California | Bernardo Elementary Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,343 | #800 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15808 of 16,910 | #11057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 149 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 37.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 67% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernardo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 16.7).
- •Bernardo Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 10%).
- •Bernardo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Bernardo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Bernardo Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 37.3).
- •Bernardo Elementary is the larger school with 664 students compared with 149.
- •Altus Schools North County is a charter school while Bernardo 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 Altus Schools North County better than Bernardo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bernardo Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 16.7 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 Altus Schools North County and Bernardo Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools North County: 149. Bernardo Elementary: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools North County and Bernardo Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools North County is 1207th of 1,343 and Bernardo Elementary is 800th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).