Montemalaga Elementary vs Palos Verdes Peninsula High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 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 Peninsula High
Rolling Hills Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,075 students
| Measure | Montemalaga Elementary Palos Verdes Estates, California | Palos Verdes Peninsula High Rolling Hills Estates, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 5,693 | #39 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3438 of 50,301 | #1789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 2,075 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 2,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 76% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rolling Hills Estates |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montemalaga Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 76.8).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 76%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 11.8%).
- •Montemalaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.3).
- •Palos Verdes Peninsula High is the larger school with 2,075 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 Peninsula High?
On the Success Index (US), Montemalaga Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 76.8 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 Peninsula High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills Estates in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montemalaga Elementary: 416. Palos Verdes Peninsula High: 2,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montemalaga Elementary and Palos Verdes Peninsula High rank in California?
Montemalaga Elementary is 121st of 5,693 and Palos Verdes Peninsula High is 39th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).