Montclair High vs Montera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montclair High
Montclair · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,515 students
Montera Elementary
Montclair · Public elementary · Grades K–6
564 students
| Measure | Montclair High Montclair, California | Montera Elementary Montclair, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,343 | #4052 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11352 of 16,910 | #43095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,515 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| city | Montclair | Montclair |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montclair High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 22.8).
- •Montclair High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Montclair High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Montclair High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Montera Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.7).
- •Montclair High is the larger school with 2,515 students compared with 564.
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 High better than Montera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montclair High ranks higher (38.4 vs 22.8 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 High and Montera Elementary?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Montclair and Montclair in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montclair High: 2,515. Montera Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montclair High and Montera Elementary rank in California?
Montclair High is 617th of 1,343 and Montera Elementary is 4052nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).