Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego vs San Marcos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
San Marcos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego San Marcos, California | San Marcos Elementary San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1943 of 5,693 | #4015 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25547 of 50,301 | #42903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 162 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 34% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 23.1).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 34%).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 87.2%).
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.8).
- •San Marcos Elementary is the larger school with 546 students compared with 162.
- •Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego is a charter school while San Marcos 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 Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego better than San Marcos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego ranks higher (49.4 vs 23.1 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 Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and San Marcos Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego: 162. San Marcos Elementary: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego and San Marcos Elementary rank in California?
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego is 1943rd of 5,693 and San Marcos Elementary is 4015th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).