Wood Canyon Elementary
Aliso Viejo, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,534th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
23431 Knollwood, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-0012Official website ↗NCES ID 060744003389Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wood Canyon Elementary 1,534th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2015 to 73th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 217 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 410 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.2% | 37.6% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 50.7% | 37.6% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 14.9% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 13.8% | 9.0% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 2.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $998K in zip 92656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wood Canyon Elementary
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ELA 76% ▲16 · Math 75% ▲24Compare - #85Canyon Vista ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1 mi away85th of 5,659
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ELA 69% ▲9 · Math 73% ▲22Compare - #701Moulton ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.8 mi away701st of 5,659
ELA 69% ▲9 · Math 70% ▲19Compare - #240Top of the World ElementaryLaguna Beach Unified · 1.9 mi away240th of 5,659
ELA 80% ▲20 · Math 81% ▲30Compare - #665Marian Bergeson ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.9 mi away665th of 5,659
ELA 70% ▲10 · Math 71% ▲20Compare - #912Orange County Academy of Sciences and ArtsOrange County Department of Education · 1.9 mi away · charter912th of 5,659
ELA 68% ▲8 · Math 64% ▲13Compare
What school district is Wood Canyon Elementary in?
Wood Canyon Elementary is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Aliso Viejo, California.
Is Wood Canyon Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wood Canyon Elementary 1,534th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wood Canyon Elementary?
White 38%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 9% (410 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wood Canyon Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92656 is $998K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.