Brooktree Elementary vs Opportunity Youth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooktree Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Opportunity Youth Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
283 students
| Measure | Brooktree Elementary San Jose, California | Opportunity Youth Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1468 of 5,693 | #1317 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #19421 of 50,301 | #16601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 35.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 5% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooktree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 10.0).
- •Brooktree Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 5%).
- •Brooktree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 15%).
- •Brooktree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 69.6%).
- •Brooktree Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 35.4).
- •Brooktree Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 283.
- •Brooktree Elementary is a public school while Opportunity Youth Academy is a charter 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 Brooktree Elementary better than Opportunity Youth Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brooktree Elementary ranks higher (58.2 vs 10.0 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 Brooktree Elementary and Opportunity Youth Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooktree Elementary: 387. Opportunity Youth Academy: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooktree Elementary and Opportunity Youth Academy rank in California?
Brooktree Elementary is 1468th of 5,693 and Opportunity Youth Academy is 1317th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).