Canyon Charter Elementary vs Palisades Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Palisades Charter High
Pacific Palisades · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,920 students
| Measure | Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica, California | Palisades Charter High Pacific Palisades, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 5,693 | #152 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2976 of 50,301 | #4178 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 2,920 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 2,920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 46% |
| city | Santa Monica | Pacific Palisades |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 66.5).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 46%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 80%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 21.5%).
- •Canyon Charter Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.5).
- •Palisades Charter High is the larger school with 2,920 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 Palisades Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Charter Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 66.5 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 Palisades Charter High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Charter Elementary: 391. Palisades Charter High: 2,920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Charter Elementary and Palisades Charter High rank in California?
Canyon Charter Elementary is 79th of 5,693 and Palisades Charter High is 152nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).