Canterbury Avenue Elementary vs Montague Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Avenue Elementary
Arleta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students
Montague Charter Academy
Pacoima · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
852 students
| Measure | Canterbury Avenue Elementary Arleta, California | Montague Charter Academy Pacoima, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3468 of 5,693 | #2992 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39571 of 50,301 | #36056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 578 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Arleta | Pacoima |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montague Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 28.4).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Montague Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.6).
- •Montague Charter Academy is the larger school with 852 students compared with 578.
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary is a public school while Montague Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Canterbury Avenue Elementary better than Montague Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Montague Charter Academy ranks higher (33.8 vs 28.4 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 Canterbury Avenue Elementary and Montague Charter Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Arleta and Pacoima in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary: 578. Montague Charter Academy: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Avenue Elementary and Montague Charter Academy rank in California?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary is 3468th of 5,693 and Montague Charter Academy is 2992nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).