Palisades Elementary vs Richard Henry Dana Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Richard Henry Dana Elementary
Dana Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
| Measure | Palisades Elementary Capistrano Beach, California | Richard Henry Dana Elementary Dana Point, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1836 of 5,693 | #2714 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24411 of 50,301 | #33455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 332 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 32% |
| city | Capistrano Beach | Dana Point |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 37.8).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Palisades Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 47.9%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.1).
- •Richard Henry Dana Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 332.
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 Palisades Elementary better than Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 37.8 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 Palisades Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Capistrano Beach and Dana Point in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Elementary: 332. Richard Henry Dana Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Elementary rank in California?
Palisades Elementary is 1836th of 5,693 and Richard Henry Dana Elementary is 2714th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).