Ben Painter Elementary vs Del Lago Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 562 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
Del Lago Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
| Measure | Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, California | Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2532 of 5,693 | #1989 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31854 of 50,301 | #26274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | San Jose | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Lago Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 40.1).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 51.9%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.3).
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 Ben Painter Elementary better than Del Lago Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Lago Elementary ranks higher (48.3 vs 40.1 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 Ben Painter Elementary and Del Lago Elementary?
About 562 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Painter Elementary: 362. Del Lago Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Painter Elementary and Del Lago Elementary rank in California?
Ben Painter Elementary is 2532nd of 5,693 and Del Lago Elementary is 1989th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).