Buena Terra Elementary vs Oster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 518 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Terra Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
Oster Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park, California | Oster Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1192 of 5,693 | #295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15839 of 50,301 | #5142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| city | Buena Park | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 63.4).
- •Oster Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Oster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Oster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 56%).
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 Buena Terra Elementary better than Oster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oster Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 63.4 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 Buena Terra Elementary and Oster Elementary?
About 518 km in a straight line, between Buena Park and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Terra Elementary: 627. Oster Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Terra Elementary and Oster Elementary rank in California?
Buena Terra Elementary is 1192nd of 5,693 and Oster Elementary is 295th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).