Montclaire Elementary vs Oak Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Oak Avenue Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Montclaire Elementary Los Altos, California | Oak Avenue Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #87 of 5,693 | #24 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3102 of 50,301 | #1944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 442 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 83.6).
- •Oak Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Oak Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Oak Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 8.8%).
- •Oak Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.3).
- •Montclaire Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 334.
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 Oak Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Avenue Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 83.6 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 Montclaire Elementary and Oak Avenue Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montclaire Elementary: 442. Oak Avenue Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montclaire Elementary and Oak Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Montclaire Elementary is 87th of 5,693 and Oak Avenue Elementary is 24th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).