Cabrillo Elementary vs Ortega Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
524 students
Ortega Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica, California | Ortega Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #919 of 5,693 | #759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12482 of 50,301 | #10468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 524 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| city | Pacifica | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 68.3).
- •Ortega Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Ortega Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 13.6%).
- •Ortega Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.8).
- •Cabrillo Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 404.
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 Cabrillo Elementary better than Ortega Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.3 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 Cabrillo Elementary and Ortega Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pacifica and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Elementary: 524. Ortega Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and Ortega Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 919th of 5,693 and Ortega Elementary is 759th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).