Montclaire Elementary vs Mountain View High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montclaire Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Mountain View High
Mountain View · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
| Measure | Montclaire Elementary Los Altos, California | Mountain View High Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #87 of 5,693 | #24 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3102 of 50,301 | #1366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 442 | 2,187 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 2,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 70% |
| city | Los Altos | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montclaire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 79.4).
- •Montclaire Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Montclaire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Montclaire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 12.7%).
- •Mountain View High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.3).
- •Mountain View High is the larger school with 2,187 students compared with 442.
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 Montclaire Elementary better than Mountain View High?
On the Success Index (US), Montclaire Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 79.4 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 Montclaire Elementary and Mountain View High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montclaire Elementary: 442. Mountain View High: 2,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montclaire Elementary and Mountain View High rank in California?
Montclaire Elementary is 87th of 5,693 and Mountain View High is 24th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).