Robert Down Elementary
Pacific Grove, CA · Pacific Grove Unified · Grades K-5
558th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Robert Down Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Robert Down Elementary 558th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2015 to 90th in 2025.
Robert Down Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 200 students tested
Robert Down Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 403 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 60.3% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 15.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 14.9% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 7.7% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Robert Down Elementary
Typical home value $1.41M in zip 93950 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Robert Down Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Forest Grove ElementaryPacific Grove Unified · 0.9 mi away1,469th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 8Monterey Bay CharterMonterey County Office of Education · 1.1 mi away · charter1,519th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 47% - 7Monte VistaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 1.8 mi away2,005th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 44% - 5Bay View AcademyMonterey County Office of Education · 3 mi away · charter2,965th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 31% - 8La MesaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 3.2 mi away1,685th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 50% - 3Del Rey Woods ElementaryMonterey Peninsula Unified · 4.5 mi away4,070th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 4Dual Language Academy of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey Peninsula Unified · 4.9 mi away3,945th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 5International School of MontereyMonterey Peninsula Unified · 4.9 mi away · charter2,898th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Robert Down Elementary in?
Robert Down Elementary is part of the Pacific Grove Unified district in Pacific Grove, California.
Is Robert Down Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Robert Down Elementary 558th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Robert Down Elementary?
White 60%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 8% (403 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Robert Down Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93950 is $1.41M 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.