Guerneville Elementary (Charter) vs Monte Rio Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Guerneville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
171 students
Monte Rio Elementary
Monte Rio · Public elementary · Grades K–8
68 students
| Measure | Guerneville Elementary (Charter) Guerneville, California | Monte Rio Elementary Monte Rio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2446 of 5,693 | #2321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31134 of 50,301 | #30040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 171 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| city | Guerneville | Monte Rio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Rio Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 41.2).
- •Guerneville Elementary (Charter) does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Monte Rio Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Monte Rio Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 80.7%).
- •Monte Rio Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.1).
- •Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is the larger school with 171 students compared with 68.
- •Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is a charter school while Monte Rio Elementary is a public 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 Guerneville Elementary (Charter) better than Monte Rio Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Rio Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 41.2 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 Guerneville Elementary (Charter) and Monte Rio Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Guerneville and Monte Rio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter): 171. Monte Rio Elementary: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guerneville Elementary (Charter) and Monte Rio Elementary rank in California?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is 2446th of 5,693 and Monte Rio Elementary is 2321st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).