Garcia (John A.) Elementary
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades K-3
1,865th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
Garcia (John A.) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garcia (John A.) Elementary 1,865th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 67% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 67th in 2025.
Garcia (John A.) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 126 students tested
Garcia (John A.) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 684 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.0% | 88.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 3.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 4.0% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Garcia (John A.) Elementary
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garcia (John A.) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Ward (E. W.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.7 mi away2,580th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 6Alameda ElementaryDowney Unified · 0.8 mi away2,340th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 3Theodore RooseveltParamount Unified · 0.9 mi away4,379th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 7Old River ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.1 mi away1,873rd of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 7Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.3 mi away2,078th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 4Harry Wirtz ElementaryParamount Unified · 1.5 mi away3,957th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 9Williams (Spencer V.) ElementaryDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away720th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 75% - 5HollydaleParamount Unified · 1.5 mi away3,056th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garcia (John A.) Elementary in?
Garcia (John A.) Elementary is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Garcia (John A.) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garcia (John A.) Elementary 1,865th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garcia (John A.) Elementary?
Hispanic 88%, White 6%, Asian 3%, Black 3% (684 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garcia (John A.) Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90242 is $825K 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.