KIPP Navigate College Prep vs Valle Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 630 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Navigate College Prep
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
297 students
Valle Vista Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
204 students
| Measure | KIPP Navigate College Prep San Jose, California | Valle Vista Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,343 | #4063 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10149 of 16,910 | #43187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Navigate College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 22.7).
- •Valle Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 76.4%).
- •KIPP Navigate College Prep does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 25.5).
- •KIPP Navigate College Prep is the larger school with 297 students compared with 204.
- •KIPP Navigate College Prep is a charter school while Valle Vista Elementary is a public 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 KIPP Navigate College Prep better than Valle Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Navigate College Prep ranks higher (43.2 vs 22.7 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 KIPP Navigate College Prep and Valle Vista Elementary?
About 630 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Navigate College Prep: 297. Valle Vista Elementary: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Navigate College Prep and Valle Vista Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Navigate College Prep is 512th of 1,343 and Valle Vista Elementary is 4063rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).