Excelsior Elementary
Garden Grove, CA · Garden Grove Unified · Grades K-6
646th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
Excelsior Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Excelsior Elementary 646th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
Excelsior Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 213 students tested
Excelsior Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 438 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 61.4% | 61.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.1% | 34.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Excelsior Elementary
Typical home value $982K in zip 92843 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Excelsior Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Mitchell ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.4 mi away2,730th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 9Morningside ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.5 mi away964th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 66% - 8Sunnyside ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.6 mi away1,284th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 56% - 10A. G. Cook ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.6 mi away188th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 76% - 9Post ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1 mi away966th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 5Woodbury ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1 mi away3,081st of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 9Merton E. Hill ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1 mi away886th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 64% - 6Rosita ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.2 mi away2,672nd of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Excelsior Elementary in?
Excelsior Elementary is part of the Garden Grove Unified district in Garden Grove, California.
Is Excelsior Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Excelsior Elementary 646th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Excelsior Elementary?
Asian 62%, Hispanic 35%, Two or more races 2%, White 1% (438 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Excelsior Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92843 is $982K 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.