Glenoaks Elementary vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenoaks Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
John Muir Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
| Measure | Glenoaks Elementary Glendale, California | John Muir Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1856 of 5,693 | #2479 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24676 of 50,301 | #31459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenoaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 40.7).
- •Glenoaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Glenoaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Glenoaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Glenoaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.1).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 486.
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 Glenoaks Elementary better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenoaks Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 40.7 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 Glenoaks Elementary and John Muir Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenoaks Elementary: 486. John Muir Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenoaks Elementary and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Glenoaks Elementary is 1856th of 5,693 and John Muir Elementary is 2479th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).