Foster Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
3,136th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
Foster Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Foster Elementary 3,136th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
Foster Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 206 students tested
Foster Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 502 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.5% | 35.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 32.1% | 32.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.7% | 13.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 10.6% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 9.1% | 7.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Foster Elementary
Typical home value $1.06M in zip 92120 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Foster Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Marvin ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away377th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 76% - 10Hearst ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away352nd of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 77% - 9Hardy ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away865th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 69% - 6Hancock ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.7 mi away2,815th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 10Dailard ElementarySan Diego Unified · 2 mi away415th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 74% - 8Language AcademySan Diego Unified · 2.1 mi away1,390th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 51% - 10Green ElementarySan Diego Unified · 2.3 mi away356th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 77% - 7Miller ElementarySan Diego Unified · 2.3 mi away1,956th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Foster Elementary in?
Foster Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Foster Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foster Elementary 3,136th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Foster Elementary?
Hispanic 35%, White 33%, Two or more races 13%, Black 11% (502 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foster Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92120 is $1.06M 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.