Summary:
Montara, California, is served by one public school, Farallone View Elementary, a K-5 school in the Cabrillo Unified School District with 177 students, offering a focused elementary education in a coastal community.
Farallone View Elementary is a standout performer, consistently earning 4-star ratings and ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools. Its students significantly outperform both district and state averages in all core subjects, with particularly strong results in science and mathematics. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 12%, well below state averages, indicating a positive and engaged school environment.
Key takeaways for parents are the school's sustained academic excellence, effective use of resources despite a higher student-teacher ratio, and strong grade-level progression where student proficiency improves markedly from 3rd to 5th grade. While the broader Cabrillo Unified School District ranks in the middle statewide, Farallone View is a clear high-achiever within it, providing a robust elementary foundation for Montara families.
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