Newport Coast Elementary vs Vista Verde
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Coast Elementary
Newport Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
Vista Verde
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
837 students
| Measure | Newport Coast Elementary Newport Beach, California | Vista Verde Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #210 of 5,693 | #181 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4269 of 50,301 | #3981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 429 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| city | Newport Beach | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.9).
- •Vista Verde does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Vista Verde does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 19.1%).
- •Newport Coast Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 27.9).
- •Vista Verde is the larger school with 837 students compared with 429.
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 Newport Coast Elementary better than Vista Verde?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newport Coast Elementary and Vista Verde?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newport Coast Elementary: 429. Vista Verde: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newport Coast Elementary and Vista Verde rank in California?
Newport Coast Elementary is 210th of 5,693 and Vista Verde is 181st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).