Carmichael Elementary vs Options for Youth-San Juan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael Elementary
Carmichael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Options for Youth-San Juan
Carmichael · Charter high · Grades 7–12
720 students
| Measure | Carmichael Elementary Carmichael, California | Options for Youth-San Juan Carmichael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3442 of 5,693 | #1296 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #39381 of 50,301 | #16474 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 374 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Carmichael | Carmichael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmichael Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 11.6).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 74.6%).
- •Carmichael Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 25.7).
- •Options for Youth-San Juan is the larger school with 720 students compared with 374.
- •Carmichael Elementary is a public school while Options for Youth-San Juan 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 Carmichael Elementary better than Options for Youth-San Juan?
On the Success Index (US), Carmichael Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 11.6 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 Carmichael Elementary and Options for Youth-San Juan?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carmichael and Carmichael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael Elementary: 374. Options for Youth-San Juan: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael Elementary and Options for Youth-San Juan rank in California?
Carmichael Elementary is 3442nd of 5,693 and Options for Youth-San Juan is 1296th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).