Landmark Elementary vs Pajaro Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Landmark Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Pajaro Valley High
Watsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students
| Measure | Landmark Elementary Watsonville, California | Pajaro Valley High Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5344 of 5,693 | #1185 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48968 of 50,301 | #15706 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 1,293 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 1,293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 13% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pajaro Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 11.7).
- •Landmark Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Pajaro Valley High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Pajaro Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 91.2%).
- •Landmark Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.9).
- •Pajaro Valley High is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 419.
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 Landmark Elementary better than Pajaro Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pajaro Valley High ranks higher (17.4 vs 11.7 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 Landmark Elementary and Pajaro Valley High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Landmark Elementary: 419. Pajaro Valley High: 1,293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Landmark Elementary and Pajaro Valley High rank in California?
Landmark Elementary is 5344th of 5,693 and Pajaro Valley High is 1185th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).