Lyndale Elementary vs Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students
| Measure | Lyndale Elementary San Jose, California | Thomas P. Ryan Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3133 of 5,693 | #4038 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37109 of 50,301 | #43043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyndale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 22.9).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Lyndale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 83.8%).
- •Thomas P. Ryan Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.2).
- •Lyndale Elementary is the larger school with 275 students compared with 247.
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 Lyndale Elementary better than Thomas P. Ryan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyndale Elementary ranks higher (32.2 vs 22.9 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 Lyndale Elementary and Thomas P. Ryan Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyndale Elementary: 275. Thomas P. Ryan Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyndale Elementary and Thomas P. Ryan Elementary rank in California?
Lyndale Elementary is 3133rd of 5,693 and Thomas P. Ryan Elementary is 4038th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).