Bella Mente Montessori Academy vs Breeze Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
Breeze Hill Elementary
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
742 students
| Measure | Bella Mente Montessori Academy Vista, California | Breeze Hill Elementary Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2759 of 5,693 | #1663 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33885 of 50,301 | #21915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Vista | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breeze Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 37.1).
- •Breeze Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Breeze Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 65%).
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.6).
- •Breeze Hill Elementary is the larger school with 742 students compared with 424.
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy is a charter school while Breeze Hill Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bella Mente Montessori Academy better than Breeze Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Breeze Hill Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 37.1 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 Bella Mente Montessori Academy and Breeze Hill Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Vista and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy: 424. Breeze Hill Elementary: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Mente Montessori Academy and Breeze Hill Elementary rank in California?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is 2759th of 5,693 and Breeze Hill Elementary is 1663rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).