Loma Portal Elementary vs Point Loma High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 422 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Portal Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
Point Loma High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,724 students
| Measure | Loma Portal Elementary San Diego, California | Point Loma High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 5,693 | #426 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13781 of 50,301 | #8746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 1,724 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 1,724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 48.6).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 43.3%).
- •Point Loma High does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.1).
- •Point Loma High is the larger school with 1,724 students compared with 392.
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 Loma Portal Elementary better than Point Loma High?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Portal Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 48.6 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 Loma Portal Elementary and Point Loma High?
About 422 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Portal Elementary: 392. Point Loma High: 1,724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Portal Elementary and Point Loma High rank in California?
Loma Portal Elementary is 1027th of 5,693 and Point Loma High is 426th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).