Montclair Elementary vs Thornhill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 556 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montclair Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Thornhill Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Montclair Elementary Oakland, California | Thornhill Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #669 of 5,693 | #508 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9520 of 50,301 | #7481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 547 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 72.6).
- •Thornhill Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Thornhill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Thornhill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 35.5%).
- •Montclair Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.7).
- •Montclair Elementary is the larger school with 547 students compared with 370.
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 Montclair Elementary better than Thornhill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thornhill Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 72.6 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 Montclair Elementary and Thornhill Elementary?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montclair Elementary: 547. Thornhill Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montclair Elementary and Thornhill Elementary rank in California?
Montclair Elementary is 669th of 5,693 and Thornhill Elementary is 508th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).