Holly Oak Elementary vs John J. Montgomery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Oak Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students
John J. Montgomery Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
504 students
| Measure | Holly Oak Elementary San Jose, California | John J. Montgomery Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2471 of 5,693 | #3282 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31391 of 50,301 | #38215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 445 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 30.5).
- •Holly Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Holly Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Holly Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 58.9%).
- •John J. Montgomery Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.3).
- •John J. Montgomery Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 445.
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 Holly Oak Elementary better than John J. Montgomery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Oak Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 30.5 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 Holly Oak Elementary and John J. Montgomery Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Oak Elementary: 445. John J. Montgomery Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Oak Elementary and John J. Montgomery Elementary rank in California?
Holly Oak Elementary is 2471st of 5,693 and John J. Montgomery Elementary is 3282nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).