Paradise Canyon vs Santa Clara School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Canyon
ST George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Santa Clara School
Santa Clara · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Paradise Canyon ST George, Utah | Santa Clara School Santa Clara, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 580 | #351 of 580 |
| National rank | #46296 of 50,301 | #27419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | ST George | Santa Clara |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Clara School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 17.6).
- •Santa Clara School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Santa Clara School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Santa Clara School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 70.3%).
- •Santa Clara School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.0).
- •Paradise Canyon is the larger school with 461 students compared with 450.
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 Paradise Canyon better than Santa Clara School?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Clara School ranks higher (46.7 vs 17.6 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 Paradise Canyon and Santa Clara School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between ST George and Santa Clara in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Canyon: 461. Santa Clara School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Canyon and Santa Clara School rank in Utah?
Paradise Canyon is 569th of 580 and Santa Clara School is 351st of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).