La Canada Elementary vs La Canada High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Canada Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students
La Canada High
La Canada · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,989 students
| Measure | La Canada Elementary La Canada, California | La Canada High La Canada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #75 of 5,693 | #14 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2903 of 50,301 | #1039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 633 | 1,989 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 1,989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 82% |
| city | La Canada | La Canada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 81.6).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •La Canada High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 6.8%).
- •La Canada High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 26.4).
- •La Canada High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 633.
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 La Canada Elementary better than La Canada High?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 81.6 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 La Canada Elementary and La Canada High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between La Canada and La Canada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada Elementary: 633. La Canada High: 1,989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada Elementary and La Canada High rank in California?
La Canada Elementary is 75th of 5,693 and La Canada High is 14th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).