Farallone View Elementary vs Ortega Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farallone View Elementary
Montara · Public elementary · Grades K–5
177 students
Ortega Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Farallone View Elementary Montara, California | Ortega Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1946 of 5,693 | #759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25625 of 50,301 | #10468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 177 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| city | Montara | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 49.3).
- •Ortega Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Ortega Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Farallone View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 13.6%).
- •Ortega Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 25.3).
- •Ortega Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 177.
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 Farallone View Elementary better than Ortega Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 49.3 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 Farallone View Elementary and Ortega Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Montara and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farallone View Elementary: 177. Ortega Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farallone View Elementary and Ortega Elementary rank in California?
Farallone View Elementary is 1946th of 5,693 and Ortega Elementary is 759th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).