Canyon Vista Elementary vs Top of the World 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 Vista Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Top of the World Elementary
Laguna Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
| Measure | Canyon Vista Elementary Aliso Viejo, California | Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #422 of 5,693 | #100 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6511 of 50,301 | #3203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 85% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Laguna Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Top of the World Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 77.3).
- •Top of the World Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Top of the World Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Top of the World Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 19.7%).
- •Top of the World Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.2).
- •Top of the World Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 533.
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 Vista Elementary better than Top of the World Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Top of the World Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 77.3 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 Vista Elementary and Top of the World Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Vista Elementary: 533. Top of the World Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Vista Elementary and Top of the World Elementary rank in California?
Canyon Vista Elementary is 422nd of 5,693 and Top of the World Elementary is 100th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).