Blackford Elementary vs Willow Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford Elementary
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
Willow Glen Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students
| Measure | Blackford Elementary San Jose, California | Willow Glen Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3656 of 5,693 | #1673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40891 of 50,301 | #22114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 26.2).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 57%).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.8).
- •Willow Glen Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 414.
- •Blackford Elementary is a charter school while Willow Glen 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 Willow Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Glen Elementary ranks higher (54.4 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 Willow Glen Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackford Elementary: 414. Willow Glen Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackford Elementary and Willow Glen Elementary rank in California?
Blackford Elementary is 3656th of 5,693 and Willow Glen Elementary is 1673rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).