Costano Elementary vs East Palo Alto Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costano Elementary
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
East Palo Alto Academy
East Palo Alto · Charter high · Grades 9–12
278 students
| Measure | Costano Elementary East Palo Alto, California | East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5280 of 5,693 | #697 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48758 of 50,301 | #12152 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 369 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Palo Alto Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 12.3).
- •Costano Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •East Palo Alto Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •East Palo Alto Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 90%).
- •East Palo Alto Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.6).
- •Costano Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 278.
- •Costano Elementary is a public school while East Palo Alto 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 Costano Elementary better than East Palo Alto Academy?
On the Success Index (US), East Palo Alto Academy ranks higher (35.2 vs 12.3 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 Costano Elementary and East Palo Alto Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costano Elementary: 369. East Palo Alto Academy: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costano Elementary and East Palo Alto Academy rank in California?
Costano Elementary is 5280th of 5,693 and East Palo Alto Academy is 697th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).