Oak Ridge Elementary vs Summit Public School: Tahoma
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Ridge Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
Summit Public School: Tahoma
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Oak Ridge Elementary San Jose, California | Summit Public School: Tahoma San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1605 of 5,693 | #313 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #21105 of 50,301 | #7050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.8 vs 55.0).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 34.5%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.5).
- •Oak Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 383.
- •Oak Ridge Elementary is a public school while Summit Public School: Tahoma is a charter 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 Oak Ridge Elementary better than Summit Public School: Tahoma?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oak Ridge Elementary and Summit Public School: Tahoma?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Ridge Elementary: 495. Summit Public School: Tahoma: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Ridge Elementary and Summit Public School: Tahoma rank in California?
Oak Ridge Elementary is 1605th of 5,693 and Summit Public School: Tahoma is 313th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).