Bret Harte Elementary vs Oak Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
173 students
Oak Ridge Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Sacramento, California | Oak Ridge Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4599 of 5,693 | #5667 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45951 of 50,301 | #50130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 173 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 28.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 14% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 6.0).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 96.5%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 28.6).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 173.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Oak Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Elementary ranks higher (18.2 vs 6.0 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 Bret Harte Elementary and Oak Ridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 173. Oak Ridge Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Oak Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 4599th of 5,693 and Oak Ridge Elementary is 5667th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).