Garfield Elementary vs Madison Park Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Madison Park Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Leandro, California | Madison Park Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4980 of 5,693 | #5620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47690 of 50,301 | #49915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | San Leandro | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 7.8).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 98.8%).
- •Madison Park Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.3).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 241.
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 Madison Park Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (14.9 vs 7.8 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 Madison Park Academy Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between San Leandro and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 357. Madison Park Academy Elementary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Madison Park Academy Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4980th of 5,693 and Madison Park Academy Elementary is 5620th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).