Top Rankings
La Canada Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,871 students in La Canada Unified School District.
Public Schools in La Canada Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,871 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
La Canada Unified School District, which is ranked #9 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,268 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
469 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
55%
# Black Students
19 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,663 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
43%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
446 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
247
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
263
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
317
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
334
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
338
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
353
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
353
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,534 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,361
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,534
$19,787
Best La Canada Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
La Canada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #33.
La Canada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Paradise Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
471 Knight Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8340
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8340
Grades: K-6
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Canada Unified School District?
La Canada Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,871 students.
What is the rank of Lanada Unified School District?
Lanada Unified School District is ranked #9 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lanada Unified School District?
43% of Lanada Unified School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lanada Unified School District?
Lanada Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lanada Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,534 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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