McKinley Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
218th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 96%▲ Improving
McKinley Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Elementary 218th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2015 to 96th in 2025 — improving.
McKinley Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 241 students tested
McKinley Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 573 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.2% | 51.8% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 48.7% | 30.7% | ▼ 18.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 11.7% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.4 pts |
Homes near McKinley Elementary
Typical home value $987K in zip 92104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McKinley Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1McGill School of SuccessSan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter5,216th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 18% - 3Cherokee Point ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away4,234th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 30% - 9Jefferson ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away903rd of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 7Edison ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away1,730th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 7Rowan ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away2,258th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 2Joyner ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away4,835th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 19% - 5Hamilton ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away3,308th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 38% - 4Golden Hill K-8San Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away3,546th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McKinley Elementary in?
McKinley Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is McKinley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Elementary 218th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKinley Elementary?
White 52%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 4% (573 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKinley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92104 is $987K 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.