Bagby Elementary vs Blackford Elementary
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.
Bagby Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
Blackford Elementary
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | Bagby Elementary San Jose, California | Blackford Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 5,693 | #3656 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11911 of 50,301 | #40891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 529 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 25% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bagby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 26.2).
- •Bagby Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 25%).
- •Bagby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Bagby Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 57%).
- •Bagby Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.8).
- •Bagby Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 414.
- •Bagby Elementary is a public school while Blackford Elementary 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 Bagby Elementary better than Blackford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bagby Elementary ranks higher (69.1 vs 26.2 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 Bagby Elementary and Blackford Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bagby Elementary: 529. Blackford Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bagby Elementary and Blackford Elementary rank in California?
Bagby Elementary is 870th of 5,693 and Blackford Elementary is 3656th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).