Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Gold River, CA · San Juan Unified · Grades K-8
1,772nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gold River Discovery Center K-8 1,772nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 453 students tested
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 722 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 59.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 17.6% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 11.1% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 21.7% | 7.8% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Typical home value $488K in zip 95670 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Earl LeGette ElementarySan Juan Unified · 1.6 mi away1,695th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 50% - 2Williamson ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 2.2 mi away5,084th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 17% - 2Northridge ElementarySan Juan Unified · 2.3 mi away4,643rd of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 25% - 10Riverview STEM ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 2.6 mi away47th of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 87% - 7Orangevale Open K-8San Juan Unified · 2.9 mi away1,900th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 4Albert Schweitzer ElementarySan Juan Unified · 3.1 mi away3,586th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 2Rancho Cordova ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 3.2 mi away4,963rd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 6Peter J. Shields ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 3.3 mi away2,354th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gold River Discovery Center K-8 in?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is part of the San Juan Unified district in Gold River, California.
Is Gold River Discovery Center K-8 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gold River Discovery Center K-8 1,772nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
White 59%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 8% (722 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gold River Discovery Center K-8 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95670 is $488K 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.