Monte Gardens Elementary vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Gardens Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
Rio Vista Elementary
Bay Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Monte Gardens Elementary Concord, California | Rio Vista Elementary Bay Point, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1247 of 5,693 | #5079 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16670 of 50,301 | #48034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 562 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.6 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 18% |
| city | Concord | Bay Point |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 14.2).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 18%).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 31%).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 29.6).
- •Monte Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 431.
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 Monte Gardens Elementary better than Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Gardens Elementary ranks higher (62.2 vs 14.2 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 Monte Gardens Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Concord and Bay Point in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Gardens Elementary: 562. Rio Vista Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Gardens Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
Monte Gardens Elementary is 1247th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Elementary is 5079th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).