Fairhaven Elementary vs John Muir Fundamental Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
421 students
John Muir Fundamental Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Elementary Santa Ana, California | John Muir Fundamental Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5104 of 5,693 | #1957 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48125 of 50,301 | #25752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 13.9).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 88.4%).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.4).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 421.
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 Fairhaven Elementary better than John Muir Fundamental Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Fundamental Elementary ranks higher (49.1 vs 13.9 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 Fairhaven Elementary and John Muir Fundamental Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Elementary: 421. John Muir Fundamental Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Elementary and John Muir Fundamental Elementary rank in California?
Fairhaven Elementary is 5104th of 5,693 and John Muir Fundamental Elementary is 1957th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).