For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,904 students in La Canada Flintridge, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA are Palm Crest Elementary School, La Canada Elementary School and Paradise Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Canada Flintridge, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Canada Flintridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Crest Elementary 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
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
La Canada Elementary 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
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Canyon Elementary 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
| 661 students
La Canada Flintridge, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Foothills (Special Education) High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
4490 Cornishon Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8397
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
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-1790
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Canada Flintridge, CA include Palm Crest Elementary School, La Canada Elementary School and Paradise Canyon Elementary School. La Canada Flintridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lanada Flintridge?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lanada Flintridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanada Flintridge?
Lanada Flintridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lanada Flintridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lanada Flintridge include: Palm Crest Elementary School vs. La Canada Elementary School, Paradise Canyon Elementary School vs. La Canada Elementary School, Paradise Canyon Elementary School vs. Palm Crest Elementary School
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