Ortega (Jose) Elementary vs Sheridan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 692 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ortega (Jose) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Sheridan Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
196 students
| Measure | Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco, California | Sheridan Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1160 of 5,693 | #4701 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15392 of 50,301 | #46500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 17.2).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Sheridan Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.6).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 196.
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 Ortega (Jose) Elementary better than Sheridan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega (Jose) Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 17.2 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 Ortega (Jose) Elementary and Sheridan Elementary?
About 692 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary: 410. Sheridan Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortega (Jose) Elementary and Sheridan Elementary rank in California?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is 1160th of 5,693 and Sheridan Elementary is 4701st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).