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Elementary Schools in American Canyon, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 46.6/100

American Canyon, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.6/100 — 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is American Canyon High at 61/100, where 18.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. American Canyon schools average 18.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.6
38.9 – 60.5
Avg Exceeded %
18.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How American Canyon schools compare

American Canyon's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6 — 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 38.9 to 60.5, a 21.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is American Canyon High with a Scope Score of 61 and 18.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in American Canyon averages 17.7%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in American Canyon ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1American Canyon High
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Solid
61/100
2Donaldson Way Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
46/100
3Canyon Oaks Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
45/100
4Napa Junction Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.0%Developing
43/100
5American Canyon Middle
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
39/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in American Canyon

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
Amish · Grades Pre-K-11 · 50 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about American Canyon

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in American Canyon good?
American Canyon's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6/100, which is 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in American Canyon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in American Canyon is American Canyon High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 18.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do American Canyon schools compare to the state average?
American Canyon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 18.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 38.9 to 60.5, a 21.6-point spread.
How many schools are in American Canyon?
American Canyon has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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