Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy vs Harte (Bret) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
Harte (Bret) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
| Measure | Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy San Francisco, California | Harte (Bret) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5292 of 5,693 | #5439 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48798 of 50,301 | #49334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 200 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.2 vs 10.5).
- •Harte (Bret) Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 80.9%).
- •Harte (Bret) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.0).
- •Harte (Bret) Elementary is the larger school with 257 students compared with 200.
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 Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy better than Harte (Bret) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (12.2 vs 10.5 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 Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy and Harte (Bret) Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy: 200. Harte (Bret) Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy and Harte (Bret) Elementary rank in California?
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is 5292nd of 5,693 and Harte (Bret) Elementary is 5439th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).