Highland Elementary vs Monte Cristo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Monte Cristo Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
502 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Lake Stevens, Washington | Monte Cristo Elementary Granite Falls, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 1,154 | #877 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7895 of 50,301 | #30708 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 557 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 32% |
| city | Lake Stevens | Granite Falls |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 41.9).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 43.6%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 502.
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 Highland Elementary better than Monte Cristo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 41.9 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 Highland Elementary and Monte Cristo Elementary?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 557. Monte Cristo Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Monte Cristo Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Elementary is 223rd of 1,154 and Monte Cristo Elementary is 877th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).