Montemalaga Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
#121 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#3438 of 50,301 nationally
About Montemalaga Elementary
Montemalaga Elementary is a public elementary located in Palos Verdes Estates, in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 121st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 5 schools in Palos Verdes Estates; Montemalaga Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)86%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Montemalaga Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Montemalaga Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students · 1.2 km away
Silver Spur Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
540 students · 1.8 km away
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Palos Verdes Estates · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students · 2.2 km away
Vista Grande Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 2.3 km away
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
Rolling Hills Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students · 2.4 km away
Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students · 2.5 km away
Riviera Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students · 2.8 km away
Sunrise Pre-School
Palos Verdes Estates · Public other
· 3.1 km away
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students · 3.1 km away
Soleado Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 3.1 km away
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416 students
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416 students
Morningside Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
416 students
John H. Eader Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Junction Elementary
Palo Cedro · Public elementary · Grades K–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montemalaga Elementary a good school?
Montemalaga Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #121 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Montemalaga Elementary rank in California?
Montemalaga Elementary ranks #121 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #3438 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Montemalaga Elementary?
Montemalaga Elementary had 416 students in 2025.
Is Montemalaga Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Montemalaga Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Montemalaga Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Montemalaga Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.