Palos Verdes High vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes High
Palos Verdes Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,484 students
Vista Grande Elementary
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes High Palos Verdes Estates, California | Vista Grande Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,343 | #150 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8240 of 16,910 | #3717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,484 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.4% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 81% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 50.6).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 39%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 43%).
- •Palos Verdes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 11%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.8).
- •Palos Verdes High is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 355.
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 Palos Verdes High better than Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 50.6 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 Palos Verdes High and Vista Grande Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes High: 1,484. Vista Grande Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes High and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Palos Verdes High is 387th of 1,343 and Vista Grande Elementary is 150th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).