Cabrillo Elementary vs Terra Nova High
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Terra Nova High
Pacifica · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica, California | Terra Nova High Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #919 of 5,693 | #310 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12482 of 50,301 | #6984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 524 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | Pacifica | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cabrillo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 55.2).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 14.9%).
- •Terra Nova High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.8).
- •Terra Nova High is the larger school with 740 students compared with 524.
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 Terra Nova High?
On the Success Index (US), Cabrillo Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 55.2 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 Terra Nova High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pacifica and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Elementary: 524. Terra Nova High: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and Terra Nova High rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 919th of 5,693 and Terra Nova High is 310th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).