Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Canyon Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Canyon Vista Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canyon Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Vista Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon Vista Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Canyon Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Canyon Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Wood Canyon Elementary School, Don Juan Avila Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Canyon Vista Elementary School?
508 students attend Canyon Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Canyon Vista Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Vista Elementary School?
Canyon Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canyon Vista Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Canyon Vista Elementary School part of?
Canyon Vista Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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