John Muir Elementary vs Peralta Elementary
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.
John Muir Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Peralta Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Berkeley, California | Peralta Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1064 of 5,693 | #483 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14180 of 50,301 | #7220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 32.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Berkeley | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peralta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 65.9).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 30.7%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 32.3).
- •Peralta Elementary is the larger school with 355 students compared with 293.
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 Peralta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peralta Elementary ranks higher (76.2 vs 65.9 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 John Muir Elementary and Peralta Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 293. Peralta Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Peralta Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1064th of 5,693 and Peralta Elementary is 483rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).