Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 vs Thomas Edison Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 546 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
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
San Francisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco, California | Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3861 of 5,693 | #3399 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42108 of 50,301 | #39032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 586 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 24.3).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.9).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is the larger school with 586 students compared with 574.
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is a public school while Thomas Edison Charter 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 Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 better than Thomas Edison Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Charter Academy ranks higher (29.3 vs 24.3 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 Thomas Edison Charter Academy?
About 546 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. Thomas Edison Charter Academy: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 and Thomas Edison Charter Academy rank in California?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is 3861st of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Charter Academy is 3399th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).