Whitman Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
2,548th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Whitman Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whitman Elementary 2,548th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Whitman Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 49 students tested
Whitman Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 107 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.5% | 59.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 20.7% | 16.8% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 12.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 10.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 4.1 pts |
Homes near Whitman Elementary
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 92117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whitman Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7iHigh Virtual AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.1 mi away1,971st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 8Field ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.3 mi away1,640th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 55% - 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% - 7Alcott ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away2,092nd of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 49% - 9Spreckels ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away851st of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 65% - 8Cadman ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away1,622nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 10Curie ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away174th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 82%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whitman Elementary in?
Whitman Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Whitman Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whitman Elementary 2,548th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whitman Elementary?
Hispanic 60%, White 17%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 10% (107 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whitman 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.