Capri Elementary vs JCS - Mountain Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capri Elementary
Encinitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
JCS - Mountain Oaks
Encinitas · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
255 students
| Measure | Capri Elementary Encinitas, California | JCS - Mountain Oaks Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #773 of 5,693 | #396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10635 of 50,301 | #6250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 613 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | Encinitas | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 70.9).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 26.1%).
- •JCS - Mountain Oaks does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.5).
- •Capri Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 255.
- •Capri Elementary is a public school while JCS - Mountain Oaks 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 Capri Elementary better than JCS - Mountain Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), JCS - Mountain Oaks ranks higher (77.8 vs 70.9 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 Capri Elementary and JCS - Mountain Oaks?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Encinitas and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capri Elementary: 613. JCS - Mountain Oaks: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capri Elementary and JCS - Mountain Oaks rank in California?
Capri Elementary is 773rd of 5,693 and JCS - Mountain Oaks is 396th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).