Journey vs Wood Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey
Aliso Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Journey Aliso Viejo, California | Wood Canyon Elementary Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1727 of 5,693 | #2135 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22780 of 50,301 | #28005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 617 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 45.9).
- •Journey does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Journey does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Journey does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 56%).
- •Wood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.7).
- •Journey is the larger school with 617 students compared with 425.
- •Journey is a charter school while Wood Canyon Elementary is a public 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 Journey better than Wood Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Journey ranks higher (53.4 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 Journey and Wood Canyon Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey: 617. Wood Canyon Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey and Wood Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Journey is 1727th of 5,693 and Wood Canyon Elementary is 2135th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).