Del Cerro Elementary vs Lomarena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Cerro Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
390 students
Lomarena Elementary
Laguna Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Del Cerro Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Lomarena Elementary Laguna Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1535 of 5,693 | #1866 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20318 of 50,301 | #24820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 390 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Laguna Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Cerro Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 50.5).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 69%).
- •Del Cerro Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.2).
- •Lomarena Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 390.
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 Del Cerro Elementary better than Lomarena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Cerro Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 50.5 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 Del Cerro Elementary and Lomarena Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Cerro Elementary: 390. Lomarena Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Cerro Elementary and Lomarena Elementary rank in California?
Del Cerro Elementary is 1535th of 5,693 and Lomarena Elementary is 1866th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).