Whitney Avenue Elementary
Sacramento, CA · San Juan Unified · Grades K-5
5,528th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Whitney Avenue Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whitney Avenue Elementary 5,528th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2015 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Whitney Avenue Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 224 students tested
Whitney Avenue Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 401 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 27.7% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 23.2% | ▲ 20.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 41.0% | 21.7% | ▼ 19.3 pts | |
| Black | 13.4% | 18.0% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 8.2% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Whitney Avenue Elementary
Typical home value $501K in zip 95821 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whitney Avenue Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6James R. Cowan Fundamental ElementarySan Juan Unified · 0.5 mi away2,673rd of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 35% - 2Pasadena Avenue ElementarySan Juan Unified · 0.7 mi away4,773rd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 5Mission Avenue Open ElementarySan Juan Unified · 0.9 mi away3,135th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 35% - 5Del Paso Manor ElementarySan Juan Unified · 1.1 mi away3,200th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 36% - 6California Montessori Project-San Juan CampusesSan Juan Unified · 1.4 mi away · charter2,525th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - –New Pacific Charter - Arden ArcadeSan Juan Unified · 1.6 mi away · charter
- –Marvin Marshall Preschool and Children's CenterSan Juan Unified · 1.7 mi away
- 1Oakdale TK-8Twin Rivers Unified · 1.9 mi away5,400th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whitney Avenue Elementary in?
Whitney Avenue Elementary is part of the San Juan Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Whitney Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whitney Avenue Elementary 5,528th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whitney Avenue Elementary?
White 28%, Asian 23%, Hispanic 22%, Black 18% (401 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whitney Avenue Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95821 is $501K 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.