Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds vs Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 474 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
247 students
| Measure | Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds San Jose, California | Thomas P. Ryan Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3116 of 5,693 | #4038 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36999 of 50,301 | #43043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 31.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 22.9).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 83.8%).
- •Thomas P. Ryan Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 31.3).
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is the larger school with 500 students compared with 247.
- •Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is a charter school while Thomas P. Ryan Elementary is a public 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 Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds better than Thomas P. Ryan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.9 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 Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds and Thomas P. Ryan Elementary?
About 474 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds: 500. Thomas P. Ryan Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds and Thomas P. Ryan Elementary rank in California?
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is 3116th of 5,693 and Thomas P. Ryan Elementary is 4038th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).