Thomas Paine Elementary
Garden Grove, CA · Garden Grove Unified · Grades K-6
650th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
Thomas Paine Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Paine Elementary 650th 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 77th in 2015 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
Thomas Paine Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 215 students tested
Thomas Paine Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 429 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48.5% | 55.7% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.0% | 37.1% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 4.7% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| White | 6.2% | 1.2% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Thomas Paine Elementary
Typical home value $982K in zip 92843 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Paine Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Susan B. Anthony ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 0.6 mi away804th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 66% - 8John Marshall ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1 mi away1,389th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 5Heritage ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1 mi away3,217th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 31% - 5Newhope ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away3,055th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 7James Monroe ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away1,965th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 49% - 10Ethan B. Allen ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away24th of 5,659
ELA 91% · Math 89% - 9Post ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away966th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 67% - 5Leo Carrillo ElementaryGarden Grove Unified · 1.1 mi away3,248th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Paine Elementary in?
Thomas Paine Elementary is part of the Garden Grove Unified district in Garden Grove, California.
Is Thomas Paine Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Paine Elementary 650th 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 Thomas Paine Elementary?
Asian 56%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 5%, White 1% (429 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Paine 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.