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Paradise Canyon Elementary

La Canada Unified · Los Angeles County · 471 Knight Way, La Canada, CA 91011-2725

(818) 952-8340 · www.pcycougars.net/

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10/10
#149
Rank 149 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #180 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #187 · 97th percentile
Science10/10 · #80 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Cañada Flintridge is one of those tucked-away foothill communities that feels a world apart from the sprawl of Los Angeles, and Paradise Canyon Elementary fits right into that character — a neighborhood school where academics are taken seriously and families tend to be deeply invested in their kids' education. Science scores in particular stand out, putting the school among the very best in California, which makes it a natural fit for families who want rigorous learning in a setting that still feels like a real community. With the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop and a small-town feel that's rare this close to a major city, it's an easy place to picture putting down roots.

Student Demographics

425 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
175 (41%)
Asian
139 (33%)
Hispanic
48 (11%)
Multiple Races
48 (11%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged22 (5%)
Students with Disabilities38 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

715
Enrollment
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
31.7
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 Programs7/10 · #2350 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found