Plum Canyon Elementary vs Rio Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students
Rio Vista Elementary
Canyon Country · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Plum Canyon Elementary Saugus, California | Rio Vista Elementary Canyon Country, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #779 of 5,693 | #2947 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10820 of 50,301 | #35665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 876 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| city | Saugus | Canyon Country |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 34.4).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 77%).
- •Rio Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 28.3).
- •Plum Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 876 students compared with 486.
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 Plum Canyon Elementary better than Rio Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Canyon Elementary ranks higher (70.7 vs 34.4 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 Plum Canyon Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Saugus and Canyon Country in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plum Canyon Elementary: 876. Rio Vista Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plum Canyon Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary rank in California?
Plum Canyon Elementary is 779th of 5,693 and Rio Vista Elementary is 2947th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).