Pico Canyon Elementary vs Rancho Pico Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pico Canyon Elementary
Stevenson Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
851 students
Rancho Pico Junior High
Stevenson Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
842 students
| Measure | Pico Canyon Elementary Stevenson Ranch, California | Rancho Pico Junior High Stevenson Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #447 of 5,693 | #85 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6772 of 50,301 | #1639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 851 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Stevenson Ranch | Stevenson Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Pico Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 76.9).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Rancho Pico Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 35.1%).
- •Rancho Pico Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.0).
- •Pico Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 851 students compared with 842.
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 Pico Canyon Elementary better than Rancho Pico Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Pico Junior High ranks higher (79.1 vs 76.9 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 Pico Canyon Elementary and Rancho Pico Junior High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Stevenson Ranch and Stevenson Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pico Canyon Elementary: 851. Rancho Pico Junior High: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pico Canyon Elementary and Rancho Pico Junior High rank in California?
Pico Canyon Elementary is 447th of 5,693 and Rancho Pico Junior High is 85th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).