Canyon Elementary vs Skyline High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Skyline High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students
| Measure | Canyon Elementary Canyon, California | Skyline High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 5,693 | #1066 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8960 of 50,301 | #14951 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 68 | 1,250 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 1,250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 34.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 15% |
| city | Canyon | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 22.0).
- •Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 76%).
- •Skyline High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 34.0).
- •Skyline High is the larger school with 1,250 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 Skyline High?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 22.0 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 Elementary and Skyline High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Canyon and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Elementary: 68. Skyline High: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Elementary and Skyline High rank in California?
Canyon Elementary is 621st of 5,693 and Skyline High is 1066th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).