Forest Grove Elementary vs Monterey Bay Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 554 m 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
Monterey Bay Charter
Pacific Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
475 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove, California | Monterey Bay Charter Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 5,693 | #1857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10117 of 50,301 | #24692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 324 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Pacific Grove | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 50.7).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 31.2%).
- •Forest Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 27.9).
- •Monterey Bay Charter is the larger school with 475 students compared with 324.
- •Forest Grove Elementary is a public school while Monterey Bay Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Monterey Bay Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 50.7 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 Monterey Bay Charter?
About 554 m in a straight line, between Pacific Grove and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Elementary: 324. Monterey Bay Charter: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Elementary and Monterey Bay Charter rank in California?
Forest Grove Elementary is 723rd of 5,693 and Monterey Bay Charter is 1857th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).