La Canada High vs Paradise Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Canada High
La Canada · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,989 students
Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada · Public elementary · Grades K–6
715 students
| Measure | La Canada High La Canada, California | Paradise Canyon Elementary La Canada, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,343 | #91 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1039 of 16,910 | #3143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,989 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | La Canada | La Canada |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 81.6).
- •Paradise Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •La Canada High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •La Canada High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 4.8%).
- •La Canada High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.5).
- •La Canada High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 715.
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 High better than Paradise Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Canyon Elementary ranks higher (83.5 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 High and Paradise Canyon Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Canada and La Canada in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Canada High: 1,989. Paradise Canyon Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Canada High and Paradise Canyon Elementary rank in California?
La Canada High is 14th of 1,343 and Paradise Canyon Elementary is 91st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).