Dehesa Elementary vs Greater San Diego Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dehesa Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
399 students
Greater San Diego Academy
Jamul · Charter other · Grades K–12
209 students
| Measure | Dehesa Elementary El Cajon, California | Greater San Diego Academy Jamul, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2574 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #32167 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 399 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | El Cajon | Jamul |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greater San Diego Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Greater San Diego Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 61.7%).
- •Dehesa Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 23.2).
- •Dehesa Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 209.
- •Dehesa Elementary is a public school while Greater San Diego 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 Dehesa Elementary better than Greater San Diego Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dehesa Elementary and Greater San Diego Academy?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Jamul in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dehesa Elementary: 399. Greater San Diego Academy: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dehesa Elementary and Greater San Diego Academy rank in California?
Dehesa Elementary is 2574th of 5,693 and Greater San Diego Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).