Canoga Park Elementary vs Capistrano Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canoga Park Elementary
Canoga Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Capistrano Avenue Elementary
West Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
| Measure | Canoga Park Elementary Canoga Park, California | Capistrano Avenue Elementary West Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4975 of 5,693 | #1859 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47676 of 50,301 | #24730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 462 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| city | Canoga Park | West Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 14.9).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 96.3%).
- •Capistrano Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.0).
- •Canoga Park Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 415.
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 Canoga Park Elementary better than Capistrano Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Capistrano Avenue Elementary ranks higher (50.6 vs 14.9 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 Canoga Park Elementary and Capistrano Avenue Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Canoga Park and West Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canoga Park Elementary: 462. Capistrano Avenue Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canoga Park Elementary and Capistrano Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Canoga Park Elementary is 4975th of 5,693 and Capistrano Avenue Elementary is 1859th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).