Forest Grove Elementary vs Monte Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove, California | Monte Vista Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 5,693 | #1975 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10117 of 50,301 | #26040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 324 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Pacific Grove | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 48.7).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 45.9%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.7).
- •Monte Vista is the larger school with 688 students compared with 324.
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 Forest Grove Elementary better than Monte Vista?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 48.7 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 Forest Grove Elementary and Monte Vista?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pacific Grove and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 324. Monte Vista: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Monte Vista rank in California?
Forest Grove Elementary is 723rd of 5,693 and Monte Vista is 1975th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).