Chavez (Cesar) Elementary vs Mission Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 555 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students
Mission Preparatory
San Francisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
491 students
| Measure | Chavez (Cesar) Elementary San Francisco, California | Mission Preparatory San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5257 of 5,693 | #1221 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48671 of 50,301 | #16327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 75% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 12.5).
- •Mission Preparatory does better on math proficiency (75% vs 15%).
- •Mission Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 21%).
- •Chavez (Cesar) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 83.7%).
- •Mission Preparatory does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.8).
- •Mission Preparatory is the larger school with 491 students compared with 397.
- •Chavez (Cesar) Elementary is a public school while Mission Preparatory 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 Chavez (Cesar) Elementary better than Mission Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Preparatory ranks higher (62.7 vs 12.5 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 Chavez (Cesar) Elementary and Mission Preparatory?
About 555 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary: 397. Mission Preparatory: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chavez (Cesar) Elementary and Mission Preparatory rank in California?
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary is 5257th of 5,693 and Mission Preparatory is 1221st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).