Peninsula Union
Samoa, CA · Peninsula Union · Grades K-8
5,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Peninsula Union ranking
SchoolRow ranks Peninsula Union 5,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2022 to 1th in 2025.
Peninsula Union test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 39 students tested
Peninsula Union students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 65 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.9% | 52.3% | ▼ 30.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 23.1% | ▲ 17.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 13.8% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Elementary schools near Peninsula Union
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Alice Birney ElementaryEureka City Schools · 3.1 mi away5,437th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 14% - 2Lafayette ElementaryEureka City Schools · 3.3 mi away4,565th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 23% - 5Grant ElementaryEureka City Schools · 3.7 mi away3,387th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 5Washington ElementaryEureka City Schools · 3.7 mi away3,199th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 7Pine Hill ElementarySouth Bay Union Elementary · 4.4 mi away2,056th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 53% - 6Cutten ElementaryCutten Elementary · 4.4 mi away2,306th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 46% - 8Freshwater ElementaryFreshwater Elementary · 5.7 mi away1,480th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 5Fuente Nueva CharterArcata Elementary · 5.9 mi away · charter2,993rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Peninsula Union in?
Peninsula Union is part of the Peninsula Union district in Samoa, California.
Is Peninsula Union a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peninsula Union 5,627th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Peninsula Union?
White 52%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 14%, American Indian 6% (65 students, 2023–24).
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.