Blue Hills Elementary vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hills Elementary
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
John Muir Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elementary Saratoga, California | John Muir Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #222 of 5,693 | #148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4402 of 50,301 | #3702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Saratoga | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 81.0).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 16.3%).
- •Blue Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 26.5).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 424.
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 Blue Hills Elementary better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 81.0 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 Blue Hills Elementary and John Muir Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elementary: 424. John Muir Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elementary and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Blue Hills Elementary is 222nd of 5,693 and John Muir Elementary is 148th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).