Orangewood Elementary vs San Jose Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 650 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orangewood Elementary
West Covina ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
580 students
San Jose Charter Academy
West Covina ยท Charter elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
1,255 students
| Measure | Orangewood Elementary West Covina, California | San Jose Charter Academy West Covina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3115 of 5,693 | #916 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36992 of 50,301 | #12456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ8 |
| Students | 580 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 70% |
| city | West Covina | West Covina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSan Jose Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 32.4).
- โขSan Jose Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 43%).
- โขSan Jose Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 43%).
- โขSan Jose Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 80%).
- โขSan Jose Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.2).
- โขSan Jose Charter Academy is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 580.
- โขOrangewood Elementary is a public school while San Jose Charter Academy 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 Orangewood Elementary better than San Jose Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Charter Academy ranks higher (68.4 vs 32.4 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 Orangewood Elementary and San Jose Charter Academy?
About 650 m in a straight line, between West Covina and West Covina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangewood Elementary: 580. San Jose Charter Academy: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangewood Elementary and San Jose Charter Academy rank in California?
Orangewood Elementary is 3115th of 5,693 and San Jose Charter Academy is 916th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).