Santa Teresa Elementary vs Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Teresa Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
497 students
| Measure | Santa Teresa Elementary San Jose, California | Taylor (Bertha) Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1229 of 5,693 | #1123 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16406 of 50,301 | #15015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor (Bertha) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 62.6).
- •Taylor (Bertha) Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Taylor (Bertha) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 29%).
- •Taylor (Bertha) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.6).
- •Santa Teresa Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 497.
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 Santa Teresa Elementary better than Taylor (Bertha) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor (Bertha) Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 62.6 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 Santa Teresa Elementary and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Teresa Elementary: 542. Taylor (Bertha) Elementary: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Teresa Elementary and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary rank in California?
Santa Teresa Elementary is 1229th of 5,693 and Taylor (Bertha) Elementary is 1123rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).