Alta Vista Elementary vs Blossom Hill 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.
Alta Vista Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students
Blossom Hill Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Los Gatos, California | Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #278 of 5,693 | #132 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4961 of 50,301 | #3553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 584 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Los Gatos | Los Gatos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blossom Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 80.0).
- •Blossom Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Blossom Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 7%).
- •Blossom Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.5).
- •Alta Vista Elementary is the larger school with 584 students compared with 530.
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 Alta Vista Elementary better than Blossom Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blossom Hill Elementary ranks higher (82.6 vs 80.0 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 Alta Vista Elementary and Blossom Hill Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Los Gatos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 584. Blossom Hill Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Blossom Hill Elementary rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 278th of 5,693 and Blossom Hill Elementary is 132nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).