San Rafael Elementary
Pasadena, CA · Pasadena Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
2,084th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
1090 Nithsdale Rd., Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790Official website ↗NCES ID 062994004686Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks San Rafael Elementary 2,084th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 189 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 393 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.2% | 73.5% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 16.3% | 14.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 8.1% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 13.1% | 2.3% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.5% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.82M in zip 91105 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is San Rafael Elementary in?
San Rafael Elementary is part of the Pasadena Unified district in Pasadena, California.
Is San Rafael Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks San Rafael Elementary 2,084th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of San Rafael Elementary?
Hispanic 74%, White 14%, Two or more races 8%, Black 2% (393 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near San Rafael Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91105 is $1.82M 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.