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Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter

Public, Charter Grades K-5

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of California elementary schools

Summary

Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter is a top-performing K-5 charter school serving 453 students in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, consistently ranking among the best in the state for over a decade.

The school excels academically, with over 80% of students proficient in English and Math, significantly outperforming both the Los Angeles Unified district and state averages. It stands out for its remarkable consistency and its effective support for all students, including those from low-income families, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide for that subgroup. Compared to nearby schools, Kenter Canyon achieves these excellent results cost-effectively, spending less per student than peers like Palisades Charter Elementary or Brentwood Science while maintaining higher rankings.

While Kenter Canyon is a standout, the data shows interesting local patterns. Charter schools in the area, such as Canyon Charter Elementary and Community Magnet Charter Elementary, generally perform very well. Schools in the neighboring Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district, like Franklin Elementary, also rival its excellence. A point for parents to note is the school's recent increase in chronic absenteeism, which is higher than some top local schools and is an area the school is likely monitoring closely. Its science scores, while strong, are slightly lower than some immediate neighbors, presenting a potential focus for continued growth.

453

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,112

Per pupil spending ?

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

645 North Kenter Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1946

(310) 472-5918

District: Los Angeles Unified

Students who attend Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter usually attend:

Middle:

Paul Revere Charter Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

Two or more races:

32.7%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2013 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (79% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of California elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Los Angeles Unified

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg39%

California avg41%

235^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 487Elementary Schools in the Los Angeles Unified

791^st of 1,543Los Angeles Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	235 of 5857	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.3	136 of 5869	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.9	198 of 5859	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	211 of 5883	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	185 of 5789	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	263 of 5662	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	337 of 5692	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	97.0	155 of 5614	97.2%	★★★★★
2015	98.6	46 of 5611	99.2%	★★★★★
2013	94.9	120 of 5530	97.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.4	345 of 5390	93.6%	★★★★★
2011	95.2	113 of 5377	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	93.6	228 of 5314	95.7%	★★★★★
2009	93.7	242 of 5193	95.3%	★★★★★
2008	93.6	272 of 5113	94.7%	★★★★★
2007	94.4	264 of 5113	94.8%	★★★★★
2006	95.1	216 of 4818	95.5%	★★★★★
2005	96.0	159 of 4822	96.7%	★★★★★
2004	97.3	109 of 4809	97.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	353 of 5597	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	96.6	143 of 5612	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	199 of 5609	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	210 of 5635	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	130 of 5492	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.1	150 of 5413	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	92.4	270 of 5460	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.0	280 of 5517	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.8	123 of 5628	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.9	129 of 5643	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	191 of 5638	96.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	204 of 5663	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.7	269 of 5510	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	430 of 5431	92.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	84.7	67 of 670	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.4	266 of 2598	89.8%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	169 of 2651	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	87.5	181 of 2661	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	87.6	187 of 2726	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	85.4	258 of 2834	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	86.0	220 of 2737	92.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)90th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)90th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics82%+44 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy80%+31 vs state

Science64%+31 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Amazing school and great over all community for both learning and for families to engage. We are over 8 years into our experience, with two children, and wouldn't change a thing. As an affiliate Charter school there are of course limitations on what can be done outside of the bounds of LAUSD but the level of parent/community engagement and fundraising definitely helps to set it apart. We think that you would be very hard pressed to find a better elementary school in the area. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

This is our 8th year as parents at Kenter. We absolutely love the school and the community around it. The education that our children have received has been outstanding. The campus is always being improved and the grounds are well kept. From the amazing teachers, to extra activities, to the annual Gala fundraiser, we have been deeply thrilled with our experience at this incredible school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	645 North Kenter Ave.	Los Angeles	90049	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 472-5918	453	21	21.5	13.2%	225 (49.7%)	5 (1.1%)	41 (9.1%)	34 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (32.7%)	96.1	235^th of 5857 public elementary schools	96.0%		97.3	136^th of 5869 public elementary schools	97.7%	99	63.8	63.8	79.0	81.4	79.3	80.0	82.3	82.9	79.3	81.6	89.1	94.6	94.6	89.1	95.7	94.6	$30,112	$29,088	$1,024
Brentwood Science	Public	K-5	740 Gretna Green Way	Los Angeles	90049	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 826-5631	224	12	18.6	80.4%	14 (6.3%)	71 (31.7%)	121 (54.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	57.8	2177^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.8%		43.4	2969^th of 5869 public elementary schools	49.4%	792	38.0	38.0	36.8	52.3	62.0	51.5	42.1	40.9	42.0	41.7	85.0				85.0		$69,133	$65,166	$3,967
Community Magnet Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	11301 Bellagio Rd.	Los Angeles	90049	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 476-2281	425	18	23.6	25.2%	148 (34.8%)	44 (10.4%)	61 (14.4%)	116 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (13.2%)	97.2	139^th of 5857 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.1	258^th of 5869 public elementary schools	95.6%	119	70.7	70.7	85.5	88.3	78.1	83.8	92.8	88.3	73.2	84.2	95.4	96.9		96.9			$39,885	$38,670	$1,215
Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	2400 Montana Ave.	Santa Monica	90403	Los Angeles County	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 828-2814	597	30	19.6	13.1%	367 (61.5%)	17 (2.8%)	70 (11.7%)	93 (15.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.0%)	97.4	121^st of 5857 public elementary schools	97.9%		97.6	116^th of 5869 public elementary schools	98.0%	5	75.8	75.8	84.2	80.4	90.9	85.3	80.0	84.8	80.6	81.8	97.5
Brockton Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	1309 Armacost Ave.	Los Angeles	90025	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 479-6090	189	10	18.9	88.4%	19 (10.1%)	10 (5.3%)	143 (75.7%)	9 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	54.2	2357^th of 5857 public elementary schools	59.8%		58.9	2113^th of 5869 public elementary schools	64.0%	244	32.1	32.1	48.4	53.6	42.9	48.3	48.4	42.9	35.7	42.5	95.3			95.3	96.9	96.9	$54,066	$50,788	$3,278
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	2401 Santa Monica Blvd.	Santa Monica	90404	Los Angeles County	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 828-5011	362	22	16.7	42.3%	119 (32.9%)	38 (10.5%)	120 (33.1%)	47 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.2%)	82.3	1058^th of 5857 public elementary schools	81.9%		83.9	1004^th of 5869 public elementary schools	82.9%	54	52.0	52.0	60.7	54.9	65.3	61.0	71.0	65.4	56.0	63.5	94.6	97.3	97.3		96.0
Palisades Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	800 Via de La Paz	Pacific Palisades	90272	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 454-3700	408	19	21.4	16.9%	197 (48.3%)	14 (3.4%)	63 (15.4%)	26 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (26.5%)	97.5	116^th of 5857 public elementary schools	98.0%		95.5	308^th of 5869 public elementary schools	94.8%	192	78.0	78.0	84.8	80.3	94.0	86.0	84.8	80.3	78.0	80.9	92.9	97.1		94.3	95.7	97.1	$29,245	$28,264	$981
Nora Sterry Elementary	Public	K-5	1730 Corinth Ave.	Los Angeles	90025	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 473-2172	188	11	17.0	84.0%	23 (12.2%)	18 (9.6%)	127 (67.6%)	12 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	27.9	4142^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	29.3%		42.3	3049^th of 5869 public elementary schools	48.0%	1093	19.2	19.2	34.4	33.3	44.0	36.8	34.4	20.0	15.4	23.9							$54,729	$51,196	$3,533
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	801 Montana Ave.	Santa Monica	90403	Los Angeles County	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 395-0941	552	30	18.2	20.1%	305 (55.3%)	31 (5.6%)	103 (18.7%)	68 (12.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.6%)	92.6	505^th of 5857 public elementary schools	91.4%		93.8	444^th of 5869 public elementary schools	92.4%	61	69.0	69.0	67.9	66.7	82.6	72.6	75.0	73.1	70.1	72.7	97.0				98.0
Canyon Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	421 Entrada Dr.	Santa Monica	90402	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 454-7510	391	17	23.0	15.6%	175 (44.8%)	4 (1.0%)	37 (9.5%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	159 (40.7%)	97.3	126^th of 5857 public elementary schools	97.8%		96.1	257^th of 5869 public elementary schools	95.6%	131	70.8	70.8	75.0	92.5	85.4	83.3	85.7	87.5	87.5	86.8	91.3	93.5			93.5		$28,081	$27,102	$979

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter

Is Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter a good school?

Yes! Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 235^th of 5857 California elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter?

Students at Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter are 50% White, 33% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter in?

Los Angeles Unified

What schools do graduates of Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter attend?

Students who attend Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paul Revere Charter Middle

How many students attend Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 453 students attended Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter.

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