La Canada Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025La Canada, California 91011 · La Canada Unified
#75 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#2903 of 50,301 nationally
About La Canada Elementary
La Canada Elementary is a public elementary located in La Canada, in the La Canada Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 633 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 75th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 633.
There are 4 schools in La Canada; La Canada Elementary ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)90%
- Reading proficiency (30%)90%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for La Canada Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 90%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Canada Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
715 students · 1.7 km away
Palm Crest Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
642 students · 1.9 km away
John C. Fremont Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
578 students · 2.6 km away
Mountain Avenue Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students · 2.7 km away
La Canada High
La Canada · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,989 students · 3.0 km away
Rosemont Middle
La Crescenta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,221 students · 3.4 km away
La Crescenta Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students · 3.5 km away
Monte Vista Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
721 students · 3.7 km away
Crescenta Valley High
La Crescenta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,624 students · 3.8 km away
Odyssey Charter
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
463 students · 4.2 km away
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Gardenhill Elementary
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Rancho Canada Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Canada Elementary a good school?
La Canada Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 84.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #75 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does La Canada Elementary rank in California?
La Canada Elementary ranks #75 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #2903 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Canada Elementary?
La Canada Elementary had 633 students in 2025.
Is La Canada Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
La Canada Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Canada Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Canada Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.