Taft Elementary
Redwood City, CA · Redwood City Elementary · Grades K-5
5,261st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Taft Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taft Elementary 5,261st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Taft Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 175 students tested
Taft Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 341 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.4% | 92.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Taft Elementary
Typical home value $1.31M in zip 94063 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Taft Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Connect Community CharterRedwood City Elementary · 0.6 mi away · charter5,549th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 9% - 4KIPP Excelencia Community PreparatoryRedwood City Elementary · 0.7 mi away · charter3,718th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 31% - 1Garfield ElementaryRedwood City Elementary · 0.8 mi away5,507th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 8% - 1Hoover ElementaryRedwood City Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,244th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 12% - 10Encinal ElementaryMenlo Park City Elementary · 1.3 mi away500th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 74% - 10Laurel ElementaryMenlo Park City Elementary · 1.6 mi away137th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 84% - 1Belle Haven ElementaryRavenswood City Elementary · 1.8 mi away5,646th of 5,659
ELA 6% · Math 5% - 6Adelante Selby Spanish ImmersionRedwood City Elementary · 2.1 mi away2,398th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taft Elementary in?
Taft Elementary is part of the Redwood City Elementary district in Redwood City, California.
Is Taft Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taft Elementary 5,261st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Taft Elementary?
Hispanic 92%, White 3%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 2% (341 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taft Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94063 is $1.31M 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.