Anderson (Alex) Elementary vs Summit Public School: Tahoma
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson (Alex) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
Summit Public School: Tahoma
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Anderson (Alex) Elementary San Jose, California | Summit Public School: Tahoma San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2665 of 5,693 | #313 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32990 of 50,301 | #7050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 38.4).
- •Anderson (Alex) Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 55.9%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.4).
- •Anderson (Alex) Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 383.
- •Anderson (Alex) Elementary is a public school while Summit Public School: Tahoma 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 Anderson (Alex) Elementary better than Summit Public School: Tahoma?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks higher (55.0 vs 38.4 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 Anderson (Alex) Elementary and Summit Public School: Tahoma?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary: 492. Summit Public School: Tahoma: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson (Alex) Elementary and Summit Public School: Tahoma rank in California?
Anderson (Alex) Elementary is 2665th of 5,693 and Summit Public School: Tahoma is 313th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).