La Canada Elementary vs Mountain Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Mountain Avenue Elementary
La Crescenta · Public elementary · Grades K–6
551 students
| Measure | La Canada Elementary La Canada, California | Mountain Avenue Elementary La Crescenta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #75 of 5,693 | #522 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2903 of 50,301 | #7675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 633 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 77% |
| city | La Canada | La Crescenta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Canada Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 75.5).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 35.2%).
- •La Canada Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.6).
- •La Canada Elementary is the larger school with 633 students compared with 551.
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 Mountain Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Canada Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 75.5 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 Mountain Avenue Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between La Canada and La Crescenta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada Elementary: 633. Mountain Avenue Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada Elementary and Mountain Avenue Elementary rank in California?
La Canada Elementary is 75th of 5,693 and Mountain Avenue Elementary is 522nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).