Montemalaga Elementary vs Palos Verdes High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montemalaga Elementary
Palos Verdes Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students
| Measure | Montemalaga Elementary Palos Verdes Estates, California | Palos Verdes High Palos Verdes Estates, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 5,693 | #387 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3438 of 50,301 | #8240 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 1,484 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 1,484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 39% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Palos Verdes Estates |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montemalaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 50.6).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 39%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 43%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 8.4%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.8).
- •Palos Verdes High is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 416.
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 Montemalaga Elementary better than Palos Verdes High?
On the Success Index (US), Montemalaga Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 50.6 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 Montemalaga Elementary and Palos Verdes High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Palos Verdes Estates in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montemalaga Elementary: 416. Palos Verdes High: 1,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montemalaga Elementary and Palos Verdes High rank in California?
Montemalaga Elementary is 121st of 5,693 and Palos Verdes High is 387th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).