Adams Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
2,922nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
Adams Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Adams Elementary 2,922nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 48th in 2025.
Adams Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 102 students tested
Adams Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 289 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.8% | 69.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 6.6% | 15.6% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 12.1% | 6.9% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Adams Elementary
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 92116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Adams Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8San Diego Global Vision AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.1 mi away · charter1,280th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 7Normal Heights ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.2 mi away1,939th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 51% - 2Central ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away5,014th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 7Edison ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away1,730th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 5Franklin ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away3,165th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 9Garfield ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away1,024th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 59% - 3Cherokee Point ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away4,234th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 30% - 9Jefferson ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away903rd of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Adams Elementary in?
Adams Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Adams Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Adams Elementary 2,922nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary?
Hispanic 70%, White 16%, Black 7%, Two or more races 6% (289 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Adams Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92116 is $1.02M 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.