Farallone View Elementary vs Terra Nova High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.4 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
Terra Nova High
Pacifica · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Farallone View Elementary Montara, California | Terra Nova High Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1946 of 5,693 | #310 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25625 of 50,301 | #6984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 177 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Montara | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terra Nova High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 49.3).
- •Terra Nova High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Terra Nova High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Farallone View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 14.9%).
- •Terra Nova High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 25.3).
- •Terra Nova High is the larger school with 740 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 Terra Nova High?
On the Success Index (US), Terra Nova High ranks higher (55.2 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 Terra Nova High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Montara and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farallone View Elementary: 177. Terra Nova High: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farallone View Elementary and Terra Nova High rank in California?
Farallone View Elementary is 1946th of 5,693 and Terra Nova High is 310th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).