Albert Einstein High vs Oakland Terrace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Einstein High
Kensington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
Oakland Terrace Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Albert Einstein High Kensington, Maryland | Oakland Terrace Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #91 of 197 | #120 of 879 |
| National rank | #6814 of 16,910 | #8728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,991 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| city | Kensington | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 55.9).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 42.4%).
- •Oakland Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •Albert Einstein High is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 500.
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 Albert Einstein High better than Oakland Terrace Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Terrace Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 55.9 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 Albert Einstein High and Oakland Terrace Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Einstein High: 1,991. Oakland Terrace Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Einstein High and Oakland Terrace Elementary rank in Maryland?
Albert Einstein High is 91st of 197 and Oakland Terrace Elementary is 120th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).