Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada, CA · La Canada Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
120th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
471 Knight Way, La Canada, CA 91011
(818) 952-8340Official website ↗NCES ID 062013002409Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Paradise Canyon Elementary 120th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 98th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 437 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 661 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.4% | 39.0% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Asian | 25.8% | 35.6% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 13.9% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 11.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $2.50M in zip 91011 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 Paradise Canyon Elementary
- #78La Canada ElementaryLa Canada Unified · 1.1 mi away78th of 5,659
ELA 88% ▲2 · Math 84% ▲1Compare - #581Odyssey CharterLos Angeles County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter581st of 5,659
ELA 80% ▼6 · Math 65% ▼18Compare - #1236OCS - SouthPasadena Unified · 1.8 mi away · charter1,236th of 5,659
ELA 67% ▼19 · Math 53% ▼30Compare - #37Palm Crest ElementaryLa Canada Unified · 2 mi away37th of 5,659
ELA 90% ▲4 · Math 88% ▲5Compare - #2796Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet ElementaryPasadena Unified · 2.2 mi away2,796th of 5,659
ELA 43% ▼43 · Math 38% ▼45Compare - #577Mountain Avenue ElementaryGlendale Unified · 2.6 mi away577th of 5,659
ELA 75% ▼11 · Math 70% ▼13Compare - #830John C. Fremont ElementaryGlendale Unified · 2.6 mi away830th of 5,659
ELA 72% ▼14 · Math 63% ▼20Compare - #1711Aveson School of LeadersPasadena Unified · 3 mi away · charter1,711th of 5,659
ELA 52% ▼34 · Math 54% ▼29Compare
What school district is Paradise Canyon Elementary in?
Paradise Canyon Elementary is part of the La Canada Unified district in La Canada, California.
Is Paradise Canyon Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Paradise Canyon Elementary 120th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Paradise Canyon Elementary?
White 39%, Asian 36%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 11% (661 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Paradise Canyon Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91011 is $2.50M 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.