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Elementary Schools in La Canada, California: La Canada schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 82.4/100

La Canada, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 82.4/100 — 37.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is La Canada Elementary at 87/100, where 63.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Canada schools average 62.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.2% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
82.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.1
78.4 – 87.5
Avg Exceeded %
62.0%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
4.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Strong
82.4/100
62.0%+37.6
High1Strong
83.9/100
64.4%+40.1

How La Canada schools compare

La Canada has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 82.4/100 — 37.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is La Canada Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 63.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. La Canada schools average 62.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in La Canada averages 4.2% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in La Canada

3 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in La Canada

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Canada Elementary
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
63.2%Strong
87/100
2La Canada High
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
64.4%Strong
84/100
3Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
55.1%Strong
81/100
4Palm Crest Elementary
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
67.6%Strong
78/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Canada

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in La Canada good?
La Canada's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 82.4/100, which is 37.6 points above the state average. 62.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Canada?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Canada is La Canada Elementary with a Scope Score of 87/100 and 63.2% 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 La Canada schools compare to the state average?
La Canada elementary schools average a Scope Score of 82.4/100 — 37.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 62.0% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in La Canada?
La Canada has 3 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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