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Elementary Schools in La Canada, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 87.0/100

La Canada, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 87.0/100 — 43.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Canada High at 93/100, where 64.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Canada schools average 62.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
87.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.6
82.1 – 92.7
Avg Exceeded %
62.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
5.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How La Canada schools compare

La Canada's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 87.0 — 43.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 82.1 to 92.7, a 10.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is La Canada High with a Scope Score of 93 and 64.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: La Canada schools average 62.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in La Canada averages 5.0%, which is above 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%)

School archetypes in La Canada

4 High Ceiling

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

Schools in La Canada ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Canada High
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
64.4%Strong
93/100
2La Canada Elementary
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
63.2%Strong
88/100
3Palm Crest Elementary
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
67.6%Strong
85/100
4Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada Unified High Ceiling
55.1%Strong
82/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Canada

  • 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 La Canada good?
La Canada's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 87.0/100, which is 43.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 62.6% 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 La Canada?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Canada is La Canada High with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 64.4% 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 La Canada schools compare to the state average?
La Canada elementary schools average a Scope Score of 87.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (43.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 62.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 82.1 to 92.7, a 10.6-point spread.
How many schools are in La Canada?
La Canada has 4 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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