El Granada Elementary vs Harold Ambuehl Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 622 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Granada Elementary
Half Moon Bay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | El Granada Elementary Half Moon Bay, California | Harold Ambuehl Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1827 of 5,693 | #2125 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24321 of 50,301 | #27830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Half Moon Bay | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Granada Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 46.1).
- •El Granada Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •El Granada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •El Granada Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 35.2%).
- •El Granada Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.9).
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 El Granada Elementary better than Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Granada Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.1 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 El Granada Elementary and Harold Ambuehl Elementary?
About 622 km in a straight line, between Half Moon Bay and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Granada Elementary: 324. Harold Ambuehl Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Granada Elementary and Harold Ambuehl Elementary rank in California?
El Granada Elementary is 1827th of 5,693 and Harold Ambuehl Elementary is 2125th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).