Heinz Kaiser Elementary vs International School for Science and Culture
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.
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
539 students
International School for Science and Culture
Costa Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
97 students
| Measure | Heinz Kaiser Elementary Costa Mesa, California | International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 5,693 | #1425 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11598 of 50,301 | #18921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 539 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 58.9).
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 41.2%).
- •International School for Science and Culture does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.6).
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 97.
- •Heinz Kaiser Elementary is a public school while International School for Science and Culture 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 Heinz Kaiser Elementary better than International School for Science and Culture?
On the Success Index (US), Heinz Kaiser Elementary ranks higher (69.6 vs 58.9 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 Heinz Kaiser Elementary and International School for Science and Culture?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary: 539. International School for Science and Culture: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heinz Kaiser Elementary and International School for Science and Culture rank in California?
Heinz Kaiser Elementary is 837th of 5,693 and International School for Science and Culture is 1425th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).