Meadows Elementary vs Pico Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
729 students
Pico Canyon Elementary
Stevenson Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
851 students
| Measure | Meadows Elementary Valencia, California | Pico Canyon Elementary Stevenson Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #556 of 5,693 | #447 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8026 of 50,301 | #6772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 729 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Valencia | Stevenson Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pico Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 74.9).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 35.8%).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.0).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 851 students compared with 729.
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 Meadows Elementary better than Pico Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pico Canyon Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.9 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 Meadows Elementary and Pico Canyon Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Stevenson Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadows Elementary: 729. Pico Canyon Elementary: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadows Elementary and Pico Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Meadows Elementary is 556th of 5,693 and Pico Canyon Elementary is 447th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).