Kinoshita Elementary vs Palisades Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kinoshita Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
| Measure | Kinoshita Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4827 of 5,693 | #1836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47014 of 50,301 | #24411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 302 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | Capistrano Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 16.2).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 91.4%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.2).
- •Palisades Elementary is the larger school with 332 students compared with 302.
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 Kinoshita Elementary better than Palisades Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 16.2 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 Kinoshita Elementary and Palisades Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and Capistrano Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinoshita Elementary: 302. Palisades Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinoshita Elementary and Palisades Elementary rank in California?
Kinoshita Elementary is 4827th of 5,693 and Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).