Farnham Charter vs Oster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnham Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
Oster Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Farnham Charter San Jose, California | Oster Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1152 of 5,693 | #295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15316 of 50,301 | #5142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 372 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 78% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 64.2).
- •Oster Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •Oster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •Oster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 24.2%).
- •Farnham Charter does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 26.1).
- •Oster Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 372.
- •Farnham Charter is a charter school while Oster 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 Farnham Charter better than Oster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oster Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 64.2 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 Farnham Charter and Oster Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnham Charter: 372. Oster Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnham Charter and Oster Elementary rank in California?
Farnham Charter is 1152nd of 5,693 and Oster Elementary is 295th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).