Canyon Charter Elementary vs OCS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Charter Elementary
Santa Monica · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
OCS - South
Altadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
| Measure | Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica, California | OCS - South Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 5,693 | #1164 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2976 of 50,301 | #15470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 391 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 49.5% |
| city | Santa Monica | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 64.0).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 49.5%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 69.5%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 28.6%).
- •OCS - South does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.0).
- •OCS - South is the larger school with 392 students compared with 391.
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 Canyon Charter Elementary better than OCS - South?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Charter Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 64.0 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 Canyon Charter Elementary and OCS - South?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Charter Elementary: 391. OCS - South: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Charter Elementary and OCS - South rank in California?
Canyon Charter Elementary is 79th of 5,693 and OCS - South is 1164th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).