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Canyon Elementary

Canyon Elementary · Contra Costa County · 187 Pinehurst Road PO Box 187, Canyon, CA 94516-0187

(925) 376-4671 · www.canyon.k12.ca.us

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7/10
#2028
Rank 2028 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1630 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2068 · 64th percentile
Science5/10 · #2921 · 48th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the wooded hills of Canyon — one of the Bay Area's most tucked-away and genuinely off-the-beaten-path communities — this small K-8 school has a close-knit, almost old-fashioned feel that's hard to find anywhere else in Contra Costa County. With solid English scores and a student body that likely knows every classmate by name, it draws families who value a tight community over size and bustle. If you're the type who dreams of raising kids in the redwoods with a short drive to Oakland or Walnut Creek, Canyon Elementary is very much part of that lifestyle.

Student Demographics

41 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
25 (61%)
Multiple Races
9 (22%)
Hispanic
8 (20%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged9 (22%)
Students with Disabilities6 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

68
Enrollment
2.2
Teachers (FTE)
30.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.8
Administrators (FTE)
18.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3810 · 37th percentile

89 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found