Canterbury Avenue Elementary vs Valor Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 712 m 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
Valor Academy Elementary
Arleta · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
387 students
| Measure | Canterbury Avenue Elementary Arleta, California | Valor Academy Elementary Arleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3468 of 5,693 | #5239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39571 of 50,301 | #48613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 578 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| city | Arleta | Arleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 12.7).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 88.9%).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 24.2).
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 387.
- •Canterbury Avenue Elementary is a public school while Valor Academy Elementary 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 Valor Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Canterbury Avenue Elementary ranks higher (28.4 vs 12.7 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 Valor Academy Elementary?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Arleta and Arleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary: 578. Valor Academy Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Avenue Elementary and Valor Academy Elementary rank in California?
Canterbury Avenue Elementary is 3468th of 5,693 and Valor Academy Elementary is 5239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).