Montclaire Elementary vs West Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montclaire Elementary
Los Altos ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
442 students
West Valley Elementary
Sunnyvale ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
422 students
| Measure | Montclaire Elementary Los Altos, California | West Valley Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #87 of 5,693 | #220 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3102 of 50,301 | #4394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 442 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| city | Los Altos | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMontclaire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 81.1).
- โขMontclaire Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- โขMontclaire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- โขMontclaire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 15.9%).
- โขWest Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.3).
- โขMontclaire Elementary is the larger school with 442 students compared with 422.
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 West Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montclaire Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 81.1 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 West Valley Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montclaire Elementary: 442. West Valley Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montclaire Elementary and West Valley Elementary rank in California?
Montclaire Elementary is 87th of 5,693 and West Valley Elementary is 220th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).