La Canada Elementary School

La Canada Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
4540 Encinas Dr,  La Canada, CA
La Canada Unified School District
4.8
3.8
639 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Emily Blaney
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
84%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
62.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
54.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
625:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
41.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
35%
Two or more races
11.4%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Public ES in California
#11 Best Public ES Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 15 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
5/13/2025
Teaching at LCE has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. We work tirelessly to ensure that students receive the best education, both academically and socially. We receive incredible support from families as well.
5.0 Parent
5/13/2025
LCE has been a great experience for my children. The teachers, resource specialists, and paraprofessionals take such good care of my kids. In addition to academics, the social-emotional, arts, and kinesthetic learning is unmatched. The teachers are prepared and flexible. They make sure that every child gets what they need.
5.0 Parent
5/9/2025
Great welcoming school. Teachers are fantastic and truly care for the students and want them to love learning. Love all the extra curricular offered. So happy to be at LCE
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
1.0 other
4/21/2024
Kelsey who works in the P.E. Physical Education Department is very Unprofessional and in my Opinion unfit to work with Children. Keep an Eyenon her around your Kids worst of all the Front Office is aware and Simply doesn't care she gets away with Mistreating Students and Staff
5.0 parent
10/6/2020
La Canada Elementary is an amazing school with a great sense of community. Very, very impressive all the way around.
2.0 parent
2/4/2019
Very disappointing for a 10 ranked school. Too many sub-par teachers in 3rd-6th grades. The new math curriculum is abysmal. They mostly care about state scores and are not willing to help (and are even biased against) under-challenged students. This is not a welcoming place for advanced students. In...
5.0 student
10/12/2017
This school is the best! One of the most top rated schools in California!

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La Canada Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in La Canada, CA, in the La Cañada Flintridge neighborhood, and is served by the La Canada Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 639 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. La Canada Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Canada High School, Crescenta Valley High School, College View, and more. Learn more about what La Canada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Canada Elementary School.

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