Monte Vista vs Monterey Bay Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
Monterey Bay Charter
Pacific Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
475 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Monterey, California | Monterey Bay Charter Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1975 of 5,693 | #1857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26040 of 50,301 | #24692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 688 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Monterey | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Bay Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 48.7).
- •Monte Vista does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Monterey Bay Charter does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Monterey Bay Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 45.9%).
- •Monte Vista does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 27.9).
- •Monte Vista is the larger school with 688 students compared with 475.
- •Monte Vista is a public school while Monterey Bay Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vista better than Monterey Bay Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Bay Charter ranks higher (50.7 vs 48.7 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 Vista and Monterey Bay Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista: 688. Monterey Bay Charter: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista and Monterey Bay Charter rank in California?
Monte Vista is 1975th of 5,693 and Monterey Bay Charter is 1857th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).