Blackford Elementary vs Booksin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford Elementary
San Jose Β· Charter elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
414 students
Booksin Elementary
San Jose Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
715 students
| Measure | Blackford Elementary San Jose, California | Booksin Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3656 of 5,693 | #360 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40891 of 50,301 | #5891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ5 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 414 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 71% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Booksin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 26.2).
- β’Booksin Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 25%).
- β’Booksin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 34%).
- β’Booksin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 57%).
- β’Blackford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.1).
- β’Booksin Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 414.
- β’Blackford Elementary is a charter school while Booksin 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 Blackford Elementary better than Booksin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Booksin Elementary ranks higher (78.4 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 Blackford Elementary and Booksin Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackford Elementary: 414. Booksin Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackford Elementary and Booksin Elementary rank in California?
Blackford Elementary is 3656th of 5,693 and Booksin Elementary is 360th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).