Kingsley Elementary vs Montera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley Elementary
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–6
494 students
Montera Elementary
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–6
564 students
| Measure | Kingsley Elementary Montclair, California | Montera Elementary Montclair, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3649 of 5,693 | #4052 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40856 of 50,301 | #43095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 494 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 22.8).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Kingsley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Montera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91.3%).
- •Montera Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 24.7).
- •Montera Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 494.
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 Kingsley Elementary better than Montera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsley Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 22.8 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 Kingsley Elementary and Montera Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsley Elementary: 494. Montera Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsley Elementary and Montera Elementary rank in California?
Kingsley Elementary is 3649th of 5,693 and Montera Elementary is 4052nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).