John Muir Elementary vs Kaiser Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–K
118 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Berkeley, California | Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 5,693 | #1137 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14180 of 50,301 | #15182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 293 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Berkeley | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 64.4).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 49.2%).
- •Kaiser Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 20.9).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 118.
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 John Muir Elementary better than Kaiser Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 64.4 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 John Muir Elementary and Kaiser Early Childhood Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 293. Kaiser Early Childhood Center: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Kaiser Early Childhood Center rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1064th of 5,693 and Kaiser Early Childhood Center is 1137th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).