Pendleton Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
3,256th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Pendleton Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pendleton Elementary 3,256th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2015 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Pendleton Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 148 students tested
Pendleton 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 | 34.4% | 46.7% | ▲ 12.3 pts | |
| Black | 26.7% | 15.6% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| White | 17.5% | 14.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 12.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 8.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Pendleton Elementary
Typical home value $872K in zip 92115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pendleton Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Language AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.4 mi away1,390th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 51% - 6Rolando ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.5 mi away2,536th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 2Harriet Tubman Village CharterSan Diego Unified · 0.6 mi away · charter4,725th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 20% - 7Rolando Park ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away1,764th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 46% - 4Iftin CharterSan Diego County Office of Education · 1.2 mi away · charter3,623rd of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 31% - 2Darnall CharterSan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter5,091st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 16% - 4Vista La Mesa AcademyLemon Grove · 1.3 mi away3,879th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 26% - 9Hardy ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away865th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pendleton Elementary in?
Pendleton Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Pendleton Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pendleton Elementary 3,256th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pendleton Elementary?
Hispanic 47%, Black 16%, White 15%, Two or more races 13% (302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pendleton Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92115 is $872K 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.