Garfield Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
1,024th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
Garfield Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary 1,024th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2015 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
Garfield Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 128 students tested
Garfield Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 302 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.7% | 54.3% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Black | 17.2% | 19.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 10.8% | 16.6% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 7.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Garfield Elementary
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 92116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Jefferson ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away903rd of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 10Birney ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away417th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 76% - 8San Diego Global Vision AcademySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away · charter1,280th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 5Adams ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away2,922nd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 7Edison ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away1,730th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 7Normal Heights ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away1,939th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 51% - 2Central ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away5,014th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 6Nipaquay ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.5 mi away2,724th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield Elementary in?
Garfield Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Garfield Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary 1,024th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary?
Hispanic 54%, Black 20%, White 17%, Two or more races 7% (302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield 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.