Junipero Serra Elementary vs Ocean Shore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junipero Serra Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Ocean Shore Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
368 students
| Measure | Junipero Serra Elementary Daly City, California | Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1549 of 5,693 | #935 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20452 of 50,301 | #12755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 286 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Daly City | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Shore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 56.7).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 40.9%).
- •Junipero Serra Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.0).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 286.
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 Junipero Serra Elementary better than Ocean Shore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Shore Elementary ranks higher (68.0 vs 56.7 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 Junipero Serra Elementary and Ocean Shore Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junipero Serra Elementary: 286. Ocean Shore Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junipero Serra Elementary and Ocean Shore Elementary rank in California?
Junipero Serra Elementary is 1549th of 5,693 and Ocean Shore Elementary is 935th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).