Canyon Vista Elementary vs Wood Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Canyon Vista Elementary Aliso Viejo, California | Wood Canyon Elementary Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 5,693 | #2135 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6511 of 50,301 | #28005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 45.9).
- •Canyon Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Canyon Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Canyon Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 56%).
- •Wood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.2).
- •Canyon Vista Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 425.
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 Wood Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Vista Elementary ranks higher (77.3 vs 45.9 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 Wood Canyon Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Vista Elementary: 533. Wood Canyon Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Vista Elementary and Wood Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Canyon Vista Elementary is 422nd of 5,693 and Wood Canyon Elementary is 2135th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).