North Star Academy vs White Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Academy
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
527 students
White Oaks Elementary
San Carlos · Public elementary · Grades K–3
250 students
| Measure | North Star Academy Redwood City, California | White Oaks Elementary San Carlos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #23 of 1,334 | #18 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #808 of 15,369 | #1807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 527 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| city | Redwood City | San Carlos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 84.6).
- •White Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 92%).
- •White Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 8.7%).
- •White Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.4).
- •North Star Academy is the larger school with 527 students compared with 250.
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 North Star Academy better than White Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), White Oaks Elementary ranks higher (86.6 vs 84.6 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 North Star Academy and White Oaks Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and San Carlos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Academy: 527. White Oaks Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Academy and White Oaks Elementary rank in California?
North Star Academy is 23rd of 1,334 and White Oaks Elementary is 18th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).