Balboa Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
4,042nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Balboa Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Balboa Elementary 4,042nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2015 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Balboa Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 191 students tested
Balboa Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 453 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.7% | 84.5% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 3.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Balboa Elementary
Typical home value $655K in zip 92113 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Balboa Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Chavez ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.3 mi away4,754th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 3Integrity CharterNational Elementary · 0.7 mi away · charter4,164th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 20% - 1Baker ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away5,177th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 3Ralph Waldo Emerson ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away4,496th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 20% - 3Central ElementaryNational Elementary · 0.8 mi away4,304th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 22% - 4Mountain ViewSan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away3,648th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 5Rancho de la NacionNational Elementary · 1 mi away3,237th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 4El Toyon ElementaryNational Elementary · 1.1 mi away3,716th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Balboa Elementary in?
Balboa Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Balboa Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Balboa Elementary 4,042nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Balboa Elementary?
Hispanic 85%, Asian 5%, Black 4%, White 3% (453 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Balboa Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92113 is $655K 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.