Loma Portal Elementary vs Ocean Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Portal Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
Ocean Beach Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
432 students
| Measure | Loma Portal Elementary San Diego, California | Ocean Beach Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1027 of 5,693 | #775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13781 of 50,301 | #10747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 392 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 66.5).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 49.5%).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.1).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary is the larger school with 432 students compared with 392.
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 Loma Portal Elementary better than Ocean Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Beach Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 66.5 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 Loma Portal Elementary and Ocean Beach Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Portal Elementary: 392. Ocean Beach Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Portal Elementary and Ocean Beach Elementary rank in California?
Loma Portal Elementary is 1027th of 5,693 and Ocean Beach Elementary is 775th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).