Loma Ridge Elementary vs Portola High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Ridge Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
766 students
Portola High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,693 students
| Measure | Loma Ridge Elementary Irvine, California | Portola High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1350 of 5,693 | #88 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #18054 of 50,301 | #2769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 766 | 2,693 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 2,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.4 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 60.2).
- •Loma Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 17.6%).
- •Portola High does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 28.4).
- •Portola High is the larger school with 2,693 students compared with 766.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Portola High?
On the Success Index (US), Portola High ranks higher (72.2 vs 60.2 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 Ridge Elementary and Portola High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Ridge Elementary: 766. Portola High: 2,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Ridge Elementary and Portola High rank in California?
Loma Ridge Elementary is 1350th of 5,693 and Portola High is 88th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).