Loma Prieta Elementary vs Vine Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Vine Hill Elementary
Scotts Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Loma Prieta Elementary Los Gatos, California | Vine Hill Elementary Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #358 of 5,693 | #761 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5857 of 50,301 | #10490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 259 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Los Gatos | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Prieta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 71.2).
- •Loma Prieta Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Loma Prieta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Vine Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 13.5%).
- •Loma Prieta Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.0).
- •Vine Hill Elementary is the larger school with 549 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 Vine Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Prieta Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 71.2 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 Loma Prieta Elementary and Vine Hill Elementary?
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. Vine Hill Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Prieta Elementary and Vine Hill Elementary rank in California?
Loma Prieta Elementary is 358th of 5,693 and Vine Hill Elementary is 761st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).