Garfield Elementary vs San Diego Global Vision Academy
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.
Garfield Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
San Diego Global Vision Academy
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
463 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Diego, California | San Diego Global Vision Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1536 of 5,693 | #1814 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20323 of 50,301 | #24221 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 308 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 51.4).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •San Diego Global Vision Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 77.6%).
- •San Diego Global Vision Academy does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.0).
- •San Diego Global Vision Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 308.
- •Garfield Elementary is a public school while San Diego Global Vision Academy is a charter 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 Garfield Elementary better than San Diego Global Vision Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 51.4 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 Garfield Elementary and San Diego Global Vision Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 308. San Diego Global Vision Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and San Diego Global Vision Academy rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 1536th of 5,693 and San Diego Global Vision Academy is 1814th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).