Downtown College Preparatory vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown College Preparatory
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
520 students
Lowell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Downtown College Preparatory San Jose, California | Lowell Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1158 of 1,343 | #4853 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15607 of 16,910 | #47135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 16.0).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 85.1%).
- •Downtown College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.8).
- •Downtown College Preparatory is the larger school with 520 students compared with 261.
- •Downtown College Preparatory is a charter school while Lowell 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 Downtown College Preparatory better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown College Preparatory ranks higher (18.0 vs 16.0 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 Downtown College Preparatory and Lowell Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown College Preparatory: 520. Lowell Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown College Preparatory and Lowell Elementary rank in California?
Downtown College Preparatory is 1158th of 1,343 and Lowell Elementary is 4853rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).