Farallone View Elementary

Farallone View Elementary is a public elementary school in Montara, CA, part of the Cabrillo Unified. The school serves approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.9th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 61% proficiency in math, 22 points above the state average and 61% in reading/language arts, 16 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $201,367, where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 156 students, Farallone View Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Farallone View Elementary is 26:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Farallone View Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.