Monte Vista vs Pacific Grove 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.
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
Pacific Grove High
Pacific Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Monterey, California | Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1975 of 5,693 | #26 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26040 of 50,301 | #1369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Monterey | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Grove High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 48.7).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 45.9%).
- •Pacific Grove High does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.7).
- •Monte Vista is the larger school with 688 students compared with 552.
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 Pacific Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Grove High ranks higher (79.4 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 Pacific Grove High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista: 688. Pacific Grove High: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista and Pacific Grove High rank in California?
Monte Vista is 1975th of 5,693 and Pacific Grove High is 26th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).