Chesterton Elementary vs Kearny Digital Media & Design
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 811 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
Kearny Digital Media & Design
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
| Measure | Chesterton Elementary San Diego, California | Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1410 of 5,693 | #391 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #18767 of 50,301 | #8360 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 365 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesterton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 50.1).
- •Chesterton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Chesterton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Chesterton Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.8).
- •Chesterton Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 349.
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 Chesterton Elementary better than Kearny Digital Media & Design?
On the Success Index (US), Chesterton Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 50.1 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 Chesterton Elementary and Kearny Digital Media & Design?
About 811 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterton Elementary: 365. Kearny Digital Media & Design: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterton Elementary and Kearny Digital Media & Design rank in California?
Chesterton Elementary is 1410th of 5,693 and Kearny Digital Media & Design is 391st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).