Hermosa Vista vs Pacific Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Vista
Hermosa Beach · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
430 students
Pacific Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Hermosa Vista Hermosa Beach, California | Pacific Elementary Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1286 of 5,693 | #96 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17133 of 50,301 | #3190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 85% |
| Math proficiency | – | 85% |
| city | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 61.5).
- •Pacific Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 8.4%).
- •Pacific Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.9).
- •Pacific Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 430.
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 Hermosa Vista better than Pacific Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 61.5 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 Hermosa Vista and Pacific Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Vista: 430. Pacific Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Vista and Pacific Elementary rank in California?
Hermosa Vista is 1286th of 5,693 and Pacific Elementary is 96th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).