Calabasas Elementary vs Pacific Coast Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calabasas Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
Pacific Coast Charter
Watsonville · Charter other · Grades K–12
132 students
| Measure | Calabasas Elementary Watsonville, California | Pacific Coast Charter Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5586 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49821 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 512 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calabasas Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Pacific Coast Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Pacific Coast Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 97.1%).
- •Pacific Coast Charter does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.3).
- •Calabasas Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 132.
- •Calabasas Elementary is a public school while Pacific Coast Charter is a charter 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 Calabasas Elementary better than Pacific Coast Charter?
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 Calabasas Elementary and Pacific Coast Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calabasas Elementary: 512. Pacific Coast Charter: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calabasas Elementary and Pacific Coast Charter rank in California?
Calabasas Elementary is 5586th of 5,693 and Pacific Coast Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).