Canyon Elementary vs Del Rey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Elementary
Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
68 students
Del Rey Elementary
Orinda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Canyon Elementary Canyon, California | Del Rey Elementary Orinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #621 of 5,693 | #37 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8960 of 50,301 | #2348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 68 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 34.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 87% |
| city | Canyon | Orinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Rey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 73.4).
- •Del Rey Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 54.5%).
- •Del Rey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 74.5%).
- •Del Rey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 20.6%).
- •Del Rey Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 34.0).
- •Del Rey Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 68.
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 Elementary better than Del Rey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Rey Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 73.4 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 Canyon Elementary and Del Rey Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Canyon and Orinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Elementary: 68. Del Rey Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Elementary and Del Rey Elementary rank in California?
Canyon Elementary is 621st of 5,693 and Del Rey Elementary is 37th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).