Horace Cureton Elementary vs Latino College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Cureton Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Latino College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Horace Cureton Elementary San Jose, California | Latino College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4079 of 5,693 | #1122 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43274 of 50,301 | #15309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Cureton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 19.7).
- •Horace Cureton Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Horace Cureton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 83.1%).
- •Latino College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.1).
- •Latino College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 254.
- •Horace Cureton Elementary is a public school while Latino College Preparatory 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 Horace Cureton Elementary better than Latino College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Cureton Elementary ranks higher (22.5 vs 19.7 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 Horace Cureton Elementary and Latino College Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Cureton Elementary: 254. Latino College Preparatory Academy: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Cureton Elementary and Latino College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Horace Cureton Elementary is 4079th of 5,693 and Latino College Preparatory Academy is 1122nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).