Malibu Elementary vs Malibu 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.
Malibu Elementary
Malibu · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
Malibu High
Malibu · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students
| Measure | Malibu Elementary Malibu, California | Malibu High Malibu, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #479 of 5,693 | #62 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7139 of 50,301 | #2277 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 242 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Malibu | Malibu |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 74.3).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 20.9%).
- •Malibu High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.2).
- •Malibu High is the larger school with 387 students compared with 242.
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 Malibu Elementary better than Malibu High?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 74.3 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 Malibu Elementary and Malibu High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Malibu and Malibu in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malibu Elementary: 242. Malibu High: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malibu Elementary and Malibu High rank in California?
Malibu Elementary is 479th of 5,693 and Malibu High is 62nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).