Canyon Oaks Elementary vs MIT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Oaks Elementary
American Canyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
MIT Academy
Vallejo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
473 students
| Measure | Canyon Oaks Elementary American Canyon, California | MIT Academy Vallejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1547 of 5,693 | #491 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20437 of 50,301 | #9884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | American Canyon | Vallejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 44.2).
- •Canyon Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •MIT Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 63.5%).
- •MIT Academy does better on students per teacher (26.3 vs 26.8).
- •Canyon Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 473.
- •Canyon Oaks Elementary is a public school while MIT Academy 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 Canyon Oaks Elementary better than MIT Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Oaks Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 44.2 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 Oaks Elementary and MIT Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between American Canyon and Vallejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Oaks Elementary: 696. MIT Academy: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Oaks Elementary and MIT Academy rank in California?
Canyon Oaks Elementary is 1547th of 5,693 and MIT Academy is 491st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).