Oster Elementary vs Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
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.
Oster Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
491 students
| Measure | Oster Elementary San Jose, California | Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #295 of 5,693 | #142 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5142 of 50,301 | #3660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 627 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.8% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 79.7).
- •Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 12.8%).
- •Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.1).
- •Oster Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 491.
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 Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet ranks higher (82.5 vs 79.7 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 Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oster Elementary: 627. Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oster Elementary and Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet rank in California?
Oster Elementary is 295th of 5,693 and Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet is 142nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).