Big Sur Charter vs Monte Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sur Charter
Monterey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
| Measure | Big Sur Charter Monterey, California | Monte Vista Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1975 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #26040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 101 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| city | Monterey | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sur Charter does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 45.9%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.7).
- •Monte Vista is the larger school with 688 students compared with 101.
- •Big Sur Charter is a charter school while Monte Vista 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 Big Sur Charter better than Monte Vista?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Sur Charter and Monte Vista?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sur Charter: 101. Monte Vista: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sur Charter and Monte Vista rank in California?
Big Sur Charter is unranked and Monte Vista is 1975th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).