Discovery Charter II vs Sakamoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 894 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter II
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
Sakamoto Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
571 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter II San Jose, California | Sakamoto Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1273 of 5,693 | #1058 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16908 of 50,301 | #14133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 476 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sakamoto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 61.8).
- •Sakamoto Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Sakamoto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 26.6%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.8).
- •Sakamoto Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 476.
- •Discovery Charter II is a charter school while Sakamoto Elementary is a public 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 Discovery Charter II better than Sakamoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sakamoto Elementary ranks higher (66.0 vs 61.8 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 Discovery Charter II and Sakamoto Elementary?
About 894 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter II: 476. Sakamoto Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter II and Sakamoto Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Charter II is 1273rd of 5,693 and Sakamoto Elementary is 1058th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).