Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary vs Yerba Buena High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
Yerba Buena High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students
| Measure | Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary San Jose, California | Yerba Buena High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2632 of 5,693 | #682 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32703 of 50,301 | #12013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 508 | 1,612 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 1,612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 35.9).
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Yerba Buena High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Yerba Buena High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 82.7%).
- •Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.1).
- •Yerba Buena High is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 508.
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 Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary better than Yerba Buena High?
On the Success Index (US), Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 35.9 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 Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary and Yerba Buena High?
About 665 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary: 508. Yerba Buena High: 1,612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary and Yerba Buena High rank in California?
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary is 2632nd of 5,693 and Yerba Buena High is 682nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).