Bella Vista Elementary vs Manzanita Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
Manzanita Community Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary Oakland, California | Manzanita Community Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4209 of 5,693 | #5689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44007 of 50,301 | #50234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 349 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 3.9).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 7.5%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 23.9).
- •Bella Vista Elementary is the larger school with 349 students compared with 335.
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 Bella Vista Elementary better than Manzanita Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Vista Elementary ranks higher (21.3 vs 3.9 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 Bella Vista Elementary and Manzanita Community Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 349. Manzanita Community Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Manzanita Community Elementary rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 4209th of 5,693 and Manzanita Community Elementary is 5689th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).