La Joya Elementary
Salinas, CA · Santa Rita Union Elementary · Grades K-5
4,319th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
La Joya Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Joya Elementary 4,319th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2015 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
La Joya Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 241 students tested
La Joya Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 519 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.3% | 92.1% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 11.5% | 5.8% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near La Joya Elementary
Typical home value $711K in zip 93906 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Joya Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Santa Rita ElementarySanta Rita Union Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,591st of 5,659
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 3McKinnonSanta Rita Union Elementary · 1.2 mi away4,522nd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 3New Republic ElementarySanta Rita Union Elementary · 1.6 mi away4,151st of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 1Loma Vista ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 2 mi away5,621st of 5,659
ELA 10% · Math 6% - 3John E. Steinbeck ElementaryAlisal Union · 2.1 mi away4,039th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 24% - 1Natividad ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 2.1 mi away5,316th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 15% - 1El Gabilan ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 2.4 mi away5,226th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 15% - 2Creekside ElementaryAlisal Union · 2.5 mi away4,997th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Joya Elementary in?
La Joya Elementary is part of the Santa Rita Union Elementary district in Salinas, California.
Is La Joya Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Joya Elementary 4,319th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Joya Elementary?
Hispanic 92%, White 6%, Asian 1% (519 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Joya Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93906 is $711K 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.