Community Montessori vs Knob Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Montessori
Escondido · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
795 students
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Community Montessori Escondido, California | Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 5,693 | #1211 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20118 of 50,301 | #16187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 795 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| city | Escondido | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 57.2).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Knob Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Community Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 38.6%).
- •Community Montessori does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.2).
- •Community Montessori is the larger school with 795 students compared with 725.
- •Community Montessori is a charter school while Knob 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 Community Montessori better than Knob Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Hill Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 57.2 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 Community Montessori and Knob Hill Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Escondido and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Montessori: 795. Knob Hill Elementary: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Montessori and Knob Hill Elementary rank in California?
Community Montessori is 1523rd of 5,693 and Knob Hill Elementary is 1211th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).