Blue Oak Charter vs McManus (John A.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Oak Charter
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
219 students
McManus (John A.) Elementary
Chico · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
| Measure | Blue Oak Charter Chico, California | McManus (John A.) Elementary Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3364 of 5,693 | #4050 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38789 of 50,301 | #43088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 219 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Oak Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 22.8).
- •Blue Oak Charter does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Blue Oak Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Blue Oak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 77.6%).
- •McManus (John A.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.9).
- •McManus (John A.) Elementary is the larger school with 397 students compared with 219.
- •Blue Oak Charter is a charter school while McManus (John A.) 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 Blue Oak Charter better than McManus (John A.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Oak Charter ranks higher (29.6 vs 22.8 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 Oak Charter and McManus (John A.) Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Oak Charter: 219. McManus (John A.) Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Oak Charter and McManus (John A.) Elementary rank in California?
Blue Oak Charter is 3364th of 5,693 and McManus (John A.) Elementary is 4050th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).