Top 3 Best La Canada Flintridge Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,930 students in La Canada Flintridge, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,643 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in La Canada Flintridge, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). La Canada Flintridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA are Palm Crest Elementary School, La Canada High School and La Canada Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Canada Flintridge, CA public schools 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Crest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
La Canada High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 2,026 students
Rank: #33.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Paradise Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
471 Knight Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8340
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in La Canada Flintridge, California

La Canada Flintridge, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4490 Cornishon Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8397
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1150 Foothill Blvd., Ste. A
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-1790
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA?
The top ranked public schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA include Palm Crest Elementary School, La Canada High School and La Canada Elementary School. La Canada Flintridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Lanada Flintridge?
4 public schools are located in Lanada Flintridge.
What percentage of students in Lanada Flintridge go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Lanada Flintridge are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lanada Flintridge?
Lanada Flintridge public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lanada Flintridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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