Laguna Niguel 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.
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
| Measure | Laguna Niguel Elementary Laguna Niguel, California | Wood Canyon Elementary Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 5,693 | #2135 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8515 of 50,301 | #28005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| city | Laguna Niguel | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 45.9).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 56%).
- •Wood Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.0).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary is the larger school with 456 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary better than Wood Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks higher (74.1 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 Laguna Niguel Elementary and Wood Canyon Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Niguel Elementary: 456. Wood Canyon Elementary: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Niguel Elementary and Wood Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Laguna Niguel Elementary is 597th of 5,693 and Wood Canyon Elementary is 2135th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).