Montgomery (John J.) Elementary vs Otay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
Otay Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Montgomery (John J.) Elementary Chula Vista, California | Otay Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3085 of 5,693 | #2896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36754 of 50,301 | #35220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 338 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 32.8).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Otay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Otay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 89.1%).
- •Montgomery (John J.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.8).
- •Otay Elementary is the larger school with 455 students compared with 338.
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 Montgomery (John J.) Elementary better than Otay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otay Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 32.8 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 Montgomery (John J.) Elementary and Otay Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary: 338. Otay Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery (John J.) Elementary and Otay Elementary rank in California?
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary is 3085th of 5,693 and Otay Elementary is 2896th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).