Curie Elementary vs Preuss School UCSD
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curie Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Preuss School UCSD
La Jolla · Charter high · Grades 6–12
825 students
| Measure | Curie Elementary San Diego, California | Preuss School UCSD La Jolla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 5,693 | #392 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4701 of 50,301 | #8369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 536 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| city | San Diego | La Jolla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 50.1).
- •Curie Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Curie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Curie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 90.8%).
- •Preuss School UCSD does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.4).
- •Preuss School UCSD is the larger school with 825 students compared with 536.
- •Curie Elementary is a public school while Preuss School UCSD 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 Curie Elementary better than Preuss School UCSD?
On the Success Index (US), Curie Elementary ranks higher (80.5 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 Curie Elementary and Preuss School UCSD?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and La Jolla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curie Elementary: 536. Preuss School UCSD: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curie Elementary and Preuss School UCSD rank in California?
Curie Elementary is 250th of 5,693 and Preuss School UCSD is 392nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).