Mountain View Elementary vs Pico Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
851 students
Pico Canyon Elementary
Stevenson Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
851 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Riverside, California | Pico Canyon Elementary Stevenson Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3665 of 5,693 | #447 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40929 of 50,301 | #6772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 851 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 82% |
| city | Riverside | Stevenson Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pico Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 26.2).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 42%).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 82.8%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 25.0).
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 Mountain View Elementary better than Pico Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pico Canyon Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 26.2 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 Mountain View Elementary and Pico Canyon Elementary?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Stevenson Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 851. Pico Canyon Elementary: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and Pico Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Mountain View Elementary is 3665th of 5,693 and Pico Canyon Elementary is 447th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).