Lunada Bay Elementary vs Point Vicente Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lunada Bay Elementary
Palos Verdes Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Point Vicente Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Lunada Bay Elementary Palos Verdes Estates, California | Point Vicente Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #749 of 5,693 | #124 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10396 of 50,301 | #3486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 329 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Point Vicente Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 71.3).
- •Point Vicente Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Point Vicente Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Lunada Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 21.3%).
- •Point Vicente Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.9).
- •Point Vicente Elementary is the larger school with 334 students compared with 329.
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 Lunada Bay Elementary better than Point Vicente Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Point Vicente Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 71.3 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 Lunada Bay Elementary and Point Vicente Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lunada Bay Elementary: 329. Point Vicente Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lunada Bay Elementary and Point Vicente Elementary rank in California?
Lunada Bay Elementary is 749th of 5,693 and Point Vicente Elementary is 124th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).