La Honda Elementary vs Pescadero Elementary and Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Honda Elementary
La Honda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
65 students
Pescadero Elementary and Middle
Pescadero · Public elementary · Grades K–8
126 students
| Measure | La Honda Elementary La Honda, California | Pescadero Elementary and Middle Pescadero, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1069 of 5,693 | #3014 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14271 of 50,301 | #36209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 65 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 65 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 17% |
| city | La Honda | Pescadero |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Honda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 33.6).
- •La Honda Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •La Honda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •La Honda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 42.1%).
- •Pescadero Elementary and Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.3).
- •Pescadero Elementary and Middle is the larger school with 126 students compared with 65.
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 La Honda Elementary better than Pescadero Elementary and Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Honda Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 33.6 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 La Honda Elementary and Pescadero Elementary and Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between La Honda and Pescadero in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Honda Elementary: 65. Pescadero Elementary and Middle: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Honda Elementary and Pescadero Elementary and Middle rank in California?
La Honda Elementary is 1069th of 5,693 and Pescadero Elementary and Middle is 3014th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).