Loma Prieta Elementary vs Scotts Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Prieta Elementary
Los Gatos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
Scotts Valley High
Scotts Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | Loma Prieta Elementary Los Gatos, California | Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #358 of 5,693 | #108 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5857 of 50,301 | #3241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Los Gatos | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Prieta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 70.3).
- •Loma Prieta Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Scotts Valley High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Scotts Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 13.5%).
- •Scotts Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 23.5).
- •Scotts Valley High is the larger school with 611 students compared with 259.
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 Prieta Elementary better than Scotts Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Prieta Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 70.3 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 Prieta Elementary and Scotts Valley High?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Los Gatos and Scotts Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Prieta Elementary: 259. Scotts Valley High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Prieta Elementary and Scotts Valley High rank in California?
Loma Prieta Elementary is 358th of 5,693 and Scotts Valley High is 108th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).