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#4549 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Canyon Oaks Elementary
Elementary School · Napa Valley Unified · American Canyon, CA
A Napa Valley Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
475 Silver Oak Trail, American Canyon, CA 94503
- Math 46% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Oaks Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canyon Oaks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (American Canyon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,657
Median home value
$663,900
Median rent
$2,370/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solano Widenmann Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Donaldson Way ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Loma Vista Environmental Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–11 | 1.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Napa Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #5 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Oaks Elementary is listed in Napa Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Oaks Elementary
Canyon Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in American Canyon, CA, part of Napa Valley Unified, serving approximately 680 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,549 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Oaks Elementary
What grades does Canyon Oaks Elementary serve?
Canyon Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Canyon Oaks Elementary?
Canyon Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Oaks Elementary is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Oaks Elementary rank in CA?
Canyon Oaks Elementary ranks #4,549 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Canyon Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canyon Oaks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Oaks Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Canyon Oaks Elementary a charter school?
No, Canyon Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Oaks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Canyon Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Oaks Elementary?
62.2% of students at Canyon Oaks Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (707) 265-2363
- Area population (ZIP 94503)
- 21,852
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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