Sequoia Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
1,249th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
Sequoia Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sequoia Elementary 1,249th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Sequoia Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 84 students tested
Sequoia Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 170 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.9% | 51.2% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 15.5% | 22.4% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.9% | 10.6% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 10.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Sequoia Elementary
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 92117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sequoia Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Lafayette ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.6 mi away3,991st of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 27% - 5Clairemont Canyons AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away2,941st of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 42% - 8Kavod CharterSan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away · charter1,552nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 53% - –High Tech Elementary MesaSan Diego County Office of Education · 0.9 mi away · charter
- 8Hawthorne ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away1,541st of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 8John Muir Language AcademySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away1,291st of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 53% - 8Field ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away1,640th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 10Holmes ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away87th of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 85%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sequoia Elementary in?
Sequoia Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Sequoia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sequoia Elementary 1,249th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sequoia Elementary?
Hispanic 51%, White 22%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 10% (170 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sequoia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92117 is $1.10M 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.