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Del Obispo Elementary vs Palisades Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDel Obispo Elementary
San Juan Capistrano, California
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach, California
Success Index (US)
38
Lower 50%
51
Top 50%
State rank#2702 of 5,693#1836 of 5,693
National rank#33275 of 50,301#24411 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students310332
Enrollment310332
Free/reduced-price lunch68.4%47.9%
Students per teacher20.722.1
Reading proficiency47%55%
Math proficiency42%48%
citySan Juan CapistranoCapistrano Beach
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขPalisades Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 38.0).
  • โ€ขPalisades Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
  • โ€ขPalisades Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
  • โ€ขPalisades Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 68.4%).
  • โ€ขDel Obispo Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.1).
  • โ€ขPalisades Elementary is the larger school with 332 students compared with 310.

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 Obispo Elementary better than Palisades Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 38.0 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 Obispo Elementary and Palisades Elementary?

About 3.2 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and Capistrano Beach in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Del Obispo Elementary: 310. Palisades Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Del Obispo Elementary and Palisades Elementary rank in California?

Del Obispo Elementary is 2702nd of 5,693 and Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).