Paradise Canyon Elementary
471 Knight Way, La Canada, CA 91011-2725
Summary
Paradise Canyon Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
86.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
84.2% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 86.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 48/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 111/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 715 |
| Low-Income Students | 34 (4.8%) |
| English Learners | 29 (4.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period. Math rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 81.9% to 89.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 75% to 91%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 80.6% to 89.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Paradise Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in La Canada Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paradise Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Paradise Canyon Elementary ranks No. 48 of 4,657 in reading and No. 111 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Paradise Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 86.4% meet the reading standard and 78.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paradise Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in La Canada?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in La Canada with 2026 results.
Explore schools in La CanadaHow does Paradise Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 275 K–6 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Canyon ElementaryThis school | 84.2% | 86.8% |
| La Canada Elementary | 83.1% | 85.7% |
| Palm Crest Elementary | 90.5% | 90.7% |
