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Elementary Schools in American Canyon, California: American Canyon schools average near the state. The 5.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 45.7/100

American Canyon, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Donaldson Way Elementary at 48/100, where 20.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. American Canyon schools average 19.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
5.4
42.9 – 48.3
Avg Exceeded %
19.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Developing
45.7/100
19.6%+0.8
High1Solid
55.6/100
18.4%+11.9
Middle1Developing
43.5/100
14.2%+0.8

How American Canyon schools compare

American Canyon has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Donaldson Way Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 20.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in American Canyon averages 17.5% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

For the data nerds

Every school in American Canyon

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1American Canyon High
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Solid
56/100
2Donaldson Way Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
48/100
3Napa Junction Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.0%Developing
46/100
4American Canyon Middle
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
43/100
5Canyon Oaks Elementary
Napa Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
43/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 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.

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

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 American Canyon good?
American Canyon's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.7/100, which is within 0.8 points of the state average. 19.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 Donaldson Way Elementary with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 20.5% 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 45.7/100 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 19.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in American Canyon?
American Canyon 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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