Oster Elementary vs Price Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oster Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Price Charter Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
959 students
| Measure | Oster Elementary San Jose, California | Price Charter Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 5,693 | #151 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5142 of 50,301 | #2763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 959 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 72.9).
- •Oster Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Oster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Oster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 16.7%).
- •Price Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 26.1).
- •Price Charter Middle is the larger school with 959 students compared with 627.
- •Oster Elementary is a public school while Price Charter Middle 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 Oster Elementary better than Price Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oster Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 72.9 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 Oster Elementary and Price Charter Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oster Elementary: 627. Price Charter Middle: 959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oster Elementary and Price Charter Middle rank in California?
Oster Elementary is 295th of 5,693 and Price Charter Middle is 151st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).