Garden Park Elementary vs Pacifica High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 685 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Park Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
248 students
Pacifica High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
| Measure | Garden Park Elementary Garden Grove, California | Pacifica High Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 5,693 | #218 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #17791 of 50,301 | #5346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 248 | 1,634 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 1,634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacifica High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 60.6).
- •Pacifica High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Pacifica High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Garden Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 51.2%).
- •Pacifica High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.8).
- •Pacifica High is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 248.
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 Garden Park Elementary better than Pacifica High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacifica High ranks higher (61.8 vs 60.6 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 Garden Park Elementary and Pacifica High?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Park Elementary: 248. Pacifica High: 1,634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Park Elementary and Pacifica High rank in California?
Garden Park Elementary is 1330th of 5,693 and Pacifica High is 218th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).