Fiesta Gardens International Elementary vs Parkside Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
| Measure | Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo, California | Parkside Montessori San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3187 of 5,693 | #1879 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37480 of 50,301 | #24927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 31.6).
- •Parkside Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Parkside Montessori does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Parkside Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 56%).
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 Fiesta Gardens International Elementary better than Parkside Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Montessori ranks higher (50.4 vs 31.6 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 Fiesta Gardens International Elementary and Parkside Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary: 418. Parkside Montessori: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiesta Gardens International Elementary and Parkside Montessori rank in California?
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is 3187th of 5,693 and Parkside Montessori is 1879th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).