JCS - Pine Hills vs Vail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Pine Hills
Temecula · Charter other · Grades K–12
745 students
Vail Elementary
Temecula · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
| Measure | JCS - Pine Hills Temecula, California | Vail Elementary Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3264 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #38054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 745 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Pine Hills does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 64.8%).
- •JCS - Pine Hills does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.5).
- •JCS - Pine Hills is the larger school with 745 students compared with 563.
- •JCS - Pine Hills is a charter school while Vail 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 JCS - Pine Hills better than Vail Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Pine Hills and Vail Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Pine Hills: 745. Vail Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Pine Hills and Vail Elementary rank in California?
JCS - Pine Hills is unranked and Vail Elementary is 3264th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).