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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,979 students in La Canada Unified School District.
Public Schools in La Canada Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the California public school average of 35%), 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).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,979 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Canada Unified School District, which is ranked #8 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,500 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$90 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,957
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,500
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best La Canada Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
La Canada Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Canada Unified School District?
La Canada Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,979 students.
What is the rank of Lanada Unified School District?
Lanada Unified School District is ranked #8 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), 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?
42% of Lanada Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $22,500 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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