Dewey Elementary vs Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
267 students
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
194 students
| Measure | Dewey Elementary San Diego, California | Old Town Academy K-8 Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1939 of 5,693 | #203 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25498 of 50,301 | #4227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 267 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Town Academy K-8 Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 49.5).
- •Old Town Academy K-8 Charter does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Old Town Academy K-8 Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Old Town Academy K-8 Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 65.2%).
- •Old Town Academy K-8 Charter does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 22.3).
- •Dewey Elementary is the larger school with 267 students compared with 194.
- •Dewey Elementary is a public school while Old Town Academy K-8 Charter 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 Dewey Elementary better than Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Old Town Academy K-8 Charter ranks higher (81.4 vs 49.5 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 Dewey Elementary and Old Town Academy K-8 Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Elementary: 267. Old Town Academy K-8 Charter: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Elementary and Old Town Academy K-8 Charter rank in California?
Dewey Elementary is 1939th of 5,693 and Old Town Academy K-8 Charter is 203rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).