OCS - South vs Odyssey Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
Odyssey Charter
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
463 students
| Measure | OCS - South Altadena, California | Odyssey Charter Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1164 of 5,693 | #725 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15470 of 50,301 | #10141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 392 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 64% |
| city | Altadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odyssey Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 64.0).
- •Odyssey Charter does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49.5%).
- •Odyssey Charter does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69.5%).
- •Odyssey Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 28.6%).
- •OCS - South does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.7).
- •Odyssey Charter is the larger school with 463 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 OCS - South better than Odyssey Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Odyssey Charter ranks higher (71.7 vs 64.0 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 OCS - South and Odyssey Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
OCS - South: 392. Odyssey Charter: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do OCS - South and Odyssey Charter rank in California?
OCS - South is 1164th of 5,693 and Odyssey Charter is 725th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).