Buena Vista Elementary
Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad Unified · Grades K-5
736th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
Buena Vista Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Elementary 736th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 87th in 2025.
Buena Vista Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 143 students tested
Buena Vista Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 288 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.8% | 49.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 35.3% | 34.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 9.7% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Buena Vista Elementary
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buena Vista Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Jefferson ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.1 mi away1,923rd of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 6South Oceanside ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.1 mi away2,787th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 10Magnolia ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.1 mi away333rd of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 6Palmquist ElementaryOceanside Unified · 1.5 mi away2,708th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 9Hope ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.1 mi away639th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 70% - 10Kelly ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.3 mi away261st of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 80% - 4Mission ElementaryOceanside Unified · 2.8 mi away3,487th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 9Calavera Hills ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 3 mi away939th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary in?
Buena Vista Elementary is part of the Carlsbad Unified district in Carlsbad, California.
Is Buena Vista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Elementary 736th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Buena Vista Elementary?
White 50%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 4% (288 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buena Vista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92008 is $1.46M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.