Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 vs O'Connell (John) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 834 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
586 students
O'Connell (John) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco, California | O'Connell (John) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3861 of 5,693 | #1173 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42108 of 50,301 | #15645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 586 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 2.5% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 17.8).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 does better on math proficiency (26% vs 2.5%).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 70.4%).
- •O'Connell (John) High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.9).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is the larger school with 586 students compared with 460.
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 Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 better than O'Connell (John) High?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 ranks higher (24.3 vs 17.8 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 Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 and O'Connell (John) High?
About 834 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8: 586. O'Connell (John) High: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 and O'Connell (John) High rank in California?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is 3861st of 5,693 and O'Connell (John) High is 1173rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).