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Paradise Canyon Elementary School

471 Knight Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paradise Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Paradise Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Paradise Canyon Elementary School's student population of 657 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
657 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Paradise Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Canyon Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#167 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paradise Canyon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
38%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paradise Canyon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paradise Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Paradise Canyon Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Paradise Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Paradise Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada Elementary School, Palm Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary School?
657 students attend Paradise Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Paradise Canyon Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Canyon Elementary School?
Paradise Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paradise Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paradise Canyon Elementary School part of?
Paradise Canyon Elementary School is part of La Canada Unified School District.
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Last day of School (Upcoming Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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