Carmel River Elementary
Carmel, CA · Carmel Unified · Grades K-5
267th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 95%· Stable
Carmel River Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carmel River Elementary 267th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 95th in 2025.
Carmel River Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 213 students tested
Carmel River Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 380 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 61.1% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 15.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 15.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 7.9% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Carmel River Elementary
Typical home value $2.34M in zip 93923 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carmel River Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Monte VistaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 3.5 mi away2,005th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 44% - 8La MesaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 3.7 mi away1,685th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 8Monterey Bay CharterMonterey County Office of Education · 4.3 mi away · charter1,519th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 47% - 8Forest Grove ElementaryPacific Grove Unified · 4.7 mi away1,469th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 5Bay View AcademyMonterey County Office of Education · 5.1 mi away · charter2,965th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 31% - 10Robert Down ElementaryPacific Grove Unified · 5.2 mi away558th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 72% - –Carmel Child Development CenterCarmel Unified · 5.5 mi away
- 3Del Rey Woods ElementaryMonterey Peninsula Unified · 6.1 mi away4,070th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carmel River Elementary in?
Carmel River Elementary is part of the Carmel Unified district in Carmel, California.
Is Carmel River Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carmel River Elementary 267th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carmel River Elementary?
White 61%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 8% (380 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carmel River Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93923 is $2.34M 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.