Ortega (Jose) Elementary vs Westlake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km 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
Westlake Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco, California | Westlake Elementary Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1160 of 5,693 | #2641 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15392 of 50,301 | #32796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 410 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | San Francisco | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 38.8).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Westlake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 54.6%).
- •Westlake Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.6).
- •Ortega (Jose) Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 321.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ortega (Jose) Elementary better than Westlake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega (Jose) Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 38.8 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 Westlake Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary: 410. Westlake Elementary: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortega (Jose) Elementary and Westlake Elementary rank in California?
Ortega (Jose) Elementary is 1160th of 5,693 and Westlake Elementary is 2641st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).