River Glen vs Willow Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 976 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Glen
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
463 students
Willow Glen Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students
| Measure | River Glen San Jose, California | Willow Glen Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2419 of 5,693 | #1673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30895 of 50,301 | #22114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 30.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 41.6).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 46.9%).
- •Willow Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 30.9).
- •Willow Glen Elementary is the larger school with 660 students compared with 463.
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 River Glen better than Willow Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Glen Elementary ranks higher (54.4 vs 41.6 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 River Glen and Willow Glen Elementary?
About 976 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Glen: 463. Willow Glen Elementary: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Glen and Willow Glen Elementary rank in California?
River Glen is 2419th of 5,693 and Willow Glen Elementary is 1673rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).