Excellent
#833 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Paradise Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · La Canada Unified · La Canada, CA
A La Canada Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
471 Knight Way, La Canada, CA 91011
- Math 84% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paradise Canyon Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (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
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paradise Canyon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$221,451
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,842/mo
College educated
75.5%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Progressive Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Foothill Progressive Montessori SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St Bede the Venerable ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| St. Bede the Venerable ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Canada Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paradise Canyon Elementary is listed in La Canada Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paradise Canyon Elementary
Paradise Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in La Canada, CA, part of La Canada Unified, serving approximately 661 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #833 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paradise Canyon Elementary
What grades does Paradise Canyon Elementary serve?
Paradise Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary?
Paradise Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paradise Canyon Elementary rank in CA?
Paradise Canyon Elementary ranks #833 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paradise Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paradise Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Paradise Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradise Canyon Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paradise Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Paradise Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paradise Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paradise Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paradise Canyon Elementary?
4.1% of students at Paradise Canyon 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (818) 952-8340
- Area population (ZIP 91011)
- 20,094
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 91011; 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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