Kathleen MacDonald High vs Pearl Zanker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathleen MacDonald High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
683 students
Pearl Zanker Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
| Measure | Kathleen MacDonald High San Jose, California | Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,343 | #957 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6497 of 16,910 | #13033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 683 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | San Jose | Milpitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Zanker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 57.3).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 35.9%).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.5).
- •Kathleen MacDonald High is the larger school with 683 students compared with 563.
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 Kathleen MacDonald High better than Pearl Zanker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Zanker Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 57.3 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 Kathleen MacDonald High and Pearl Zanker Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Milpitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen MacDonald High: 683. Pearl Zanker Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen MacDonald High and Pearl Zanker Elementary rank in California?
Kathleen MacDonald High is 277th of 1,343 and Pearl Zanker Elementary is 957th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).