Crest Elementary
El Cajon, CA · Cajon Valley Union · Grades K-8
4,334th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
Crest Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Crest Elementary 4,334th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Crest Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 190 students tested
Crest Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 269 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 55.8% | ▼ 18.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.2% | 29.4% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 11.5% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Crest Elementary
Typical home value $768K in zip 92021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Crest Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Dehesa ElementaryDehesa Elementary · 1.9 mi away4,098th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 5Rios ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 2.4 mi away3,145th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 36% - 2Madison Avenue ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 3.2 mi away5,051st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15% - –Sevick Special EducationCajon Valley Union · 3.3 mi away
- 8Lakeview ElementaryLakeside Union · 3.4 mi away1,686th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 8Shadow Hills ElementaryAlpine Union Elementary · 3.5 mi away1,179th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 5Mountain View Learning AcademyAlpine Union Elementary · 3.5 mi away2,942nd of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 39% - –Creekside Early Learning CenterAlpine Union Elementary · 3.5 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Crest Elementary in?
Crest Elementary is part of the Cajon Valley Union district in El Cajon, California.
Is Crest Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Crest Elementary 4,334th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Crest Elementary?
White 56%, Hispanic 29%, Two or more races 12%, Pacific Islander 1% (269 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Crest Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92021 is $768K 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.