Aptos High vs Mar Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptos High
Aptos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
| Measure | Aptos High Aptos, California | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,343 | #2339 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8096 of 16,910 | #30167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,274 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aptos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 42.7).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Aptos High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Aptos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.0).
- •Aptos High is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 270.
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 Aptos High better than Mar Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aptos High ranks higher (51.1 vs 42.7 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 Aptos High and Mar Vista Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos High: 1,274. Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos High and Mar Vista Elementary rank in California?
Aptos High is 371st of 1,343 and Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).