Beach Park Elementary vs Design Tech High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Park Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Design Tech High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Beach Park Elementary Foster City, California | Design Tech High Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1305 of 5,693 | #177 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17401 of 50,301 | #4647 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Foster City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Design Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 61.1).
- •Design Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 14.7%).
- •Beach Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.7).
- •Design Tech High is the larger school with 567 students compared with 347.
- •Beach Park Elementary is a public school while Design Tech High 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 Beach Park Elementary better than Design Tech High?
On the Success Index (US), Design Tech High ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.1 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 Beach Park Elementary and Design Tech High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Park Elementary: 347. Design Tech High: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Park Elementary and Design Tech High rank in California?
Beach Park Elementary is 1305th of 5,693 and Design Tech High is 177th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).