Ocean Air vs Sage Canyon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Air
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
450 students
Sage Canyon
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Ocean Air San Diego, California | Sage Canyon San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 5,693 | #31 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1992 of 50,301 | #2178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 450 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 86% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.1 vs 85.6).
- •Ocean Air does better on math proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •Ocean Air does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 86%).
- •Ocean Air does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 4.2%).
- •Sage Canyon does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.5).
- •Sage Canyon is the larger school with 457 students compared with 450.
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 Ocean Air better than Sage Canyon?
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 Ocean Air and Sage Canyon?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Air: 450. Sage Canyon: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Air and Sage Canyon rank in California?
Ocean Air is 25th of 5,693 and Sage Canyon is 31st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).