San Jose Charter Academy vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Jose Charter Academy
West Covina · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,255 students
Sunkist Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | San Jose Charter Academy West Covina, California | Sunkist Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #916 of 5,693 | #4154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12456 of 50,301 | #43687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,255 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 31% |
| city | West Covina | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Jose Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 21.9).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (70% vs 31%).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 41%).
- •San Jose Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.8).
- •San Jose Charter Academy is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 304.
- •San Jose Charter Academy is a charter school while Sunkist 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 San Jose Charter Academy better than Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Jose Charter Academy ranks higher (68.4 vs 21.9 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 San Jose Charter Academy and Sunkist Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Covina and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Jose Charter Academy: 1,255. Sunkist Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Jose Charter Academy and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
San Jose Charter Academy is 916th of 5,693 and Sunkist Elementary is 4154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).