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26900 Peters Canyon Road, Tustin, CA 92782-3300
Summary
Peters Canyon Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
76.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
76.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 76.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 387/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 344/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 399 |
| Low-Income Students | 125 (31.3%) |
| English Learners | 23 (5.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 8.8 points over the full period.
•Math +8.8 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 67.8% to 81.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 74.6% to 78.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.2-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 77.7% of English-only students.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Peters Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Peters Canyon Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Tustin Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Peters Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Peters Canyon Elementary ranks No. 387 of 4,657 in reading and No. 344 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 Peters Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 7 in math among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.9% meet the reading standard and 53.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Peters Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Tustin?
Peters Canyon Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Tustin with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TustinHow does Peters Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Peters Canyon Elementary is No. 27 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Peters Canyon ElementaryThis school | 76.7% | 76.5% |
| Barbara Benson Elementary | 44.7% | 38.6% |
| Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary | 45.5% | 48.4% |
