Learning Without Limits vs LIFE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 623 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Learning Without Limits
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
LIFE Academy
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students
| Measure | Learning Without Limits Oakland, California | LIFE Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4082 of 5,693 | #1200 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #43283 of 50,301 | #15782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 335 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 13% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Learning Without Limits scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 16.9).
- •Learning Without Limits does better on math proficiency (31% vs 13%).
- •Learning Without Limits does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 98.2%).
- •LIFE Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 23.9).
- •LIFE Academy is the larger school with 436 students compared with 335.
- •Learning Without Limits is a charter school while LIFE Academy 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 Learning Without Limits better than LIFE Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Learning Without Limits ranks higher (22.5 vs 16.9 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 Learning Without Limits and LIFE Academy?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learning Without Limits: 335. LIFE Academy: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learning Without Limits and LIFE Academy rank in California?
Learning Without Limits is 4082nd of 5,693 and LIFE Academy is 1200th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).