La Tercera Elementary
Petaluma, CA · Old Adobe Union · Grades K-6
1,970th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
La Tercera Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Tercera Elementary 1,970th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2015 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
La Tercera Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 168 students tested
La Tercera Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 313 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 50.2% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 47.8% | 39.3% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near La Tercera Elementary
Typical home value $842K in zip 94954 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Tercera Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dual Language Immersion Academy CharterPetaluma Joint Union High · 0.5 mi away · charter4,738th of 5,659
- 1McDowell ElementaryPetaluma City Elementary · 0.6 mi away5,394th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 13% - 2Miwok Valley Elementary CharterOld Adobe Union · 0.6 mi away · charter5,030th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 19% - 5Loma Vista Immersion AcademyOld Adobe Union · 1 mi away · charter3,017th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 40% - –Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)Petaluma City Elementary · 1.1 mi away
- 5McKinley ElementaryPetaluma City Elementary · 1.2 mi away2,836th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 7Old Adobe Elementary CharterOld Adobe Union · 1.3 mi away · charter2,089th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 10Sonoma Mountain ElementaryOld Adobe Union · 1.8 mi away · charter444th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Tercera Elementary in?
La Tercera Elementary is part of the Old Adobe Union district in Petaluma, California.
Is La Tercera Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Tercera Elementary 1,970th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Tercera Elementary?
White 50%, Hispanic 39%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (313 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Tercera Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94954 is $842K 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.