Kimbrough Elementary vs King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 181 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimbrough Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
201 students
| Measure | Kimbrough Elementary San Diego, California | King-Chavez Preparatory Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4966 of 5,693 | #1208 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47641 of 50,301 | #14874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 316 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimbrough Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 12.3).
- •Kimbrough Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Kimbrough Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •King-Chavez Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 96.8%).
- •King-Chavez Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.6).
- •Kimbrough Elementary is the larger school with 316 students compared with 201.
- •Kimbrough Elementary is a public school while King-Chavez 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 Kimbrough Elementary better than King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kimbrough Elementary ranks higher (15.0 vs 12.3 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 Kimbrough Elementary and King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?
About 181 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimbrough Elementary: 316. King-Chavez Preparatory Academy: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimbrough Elementary and King-Chavez Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Kimbrough Elementary is 4966th of 5,693 and King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is 1208th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).