Penn Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
2,285th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 60%· Stable
Penn Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Penn Elementary 2,285th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2015 to 60th in 2025.
Penn Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 182 students tested
Penn Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 380 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.2% | 56.6% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Asian | 23.8% | 19.7% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.3% | 10.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 19.6% | 10.0% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Penn Elementary
Typical home value $737K in zip 92139 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Penn Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Pacific View Leadership ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.6 mi away3,305th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 27% - 7Zamorano ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away2,040th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 44% - 6Valley Vista ElementaryChula Vista Elementary · 0.9 mi away2,421st of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 30% - 5Perry ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away3,270th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 8Bethune K-8San Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away1,483rd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 2Paradise Hills ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away4,544th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 9Allen (Ella B.) ElementaryChula Vista Elementary · 1.4 mi away1,085th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 57% - –South County SELPA AcademySan Diego County Office of Education · 1.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Penn Elementary in?
Penn Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Penn Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Penn Elementary 2,285th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Penn Elementary?
Hispanic 57%, Asian 20%, Two or more races 11%, Black 10% (380 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Penn Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92139 is $737K 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.