Boulder Oaks Elementary vs Ruskin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 687 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Oaks Elementary
Alpine · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
367 students
Ruskin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Boulder Oaks Elementary Alpine, California | Ruskin Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1597 of 5,693 | #464 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21004 of 50,301 | #6963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| city | Alpine | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 55.9).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Ruskin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 39.8%).
- •Boulder Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.5).
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 Boulder Oaks Elementary better than Ruskin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 55.9 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 Boulder Oaks Elementary and Ruskin Elementary?
About 687 km in a straight line, between Alpine and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Oaks Elementary: 367. Ruskin Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Oaks Elementary and Ruskin Elementary rank in California?
Boulder Oaks Elementary is 1597th of 5,693 and Ruskin Elementary is 464th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).