Rachel Carson Elementary
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades K-5
3,804th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Rachel Carson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rachel Carson Elementary 3,804th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Rachel Carson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 83 students tested
Rachel Carson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 196 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.4% | 44.9% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Asian | 20.3% | 19.9% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 28.6% | 18.9% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.2% | 11.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.8% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Rachel Carson Elementary
Typical home value $1.39M in zip 95136 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rachel Carson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Parkview ElementaryOak Grove Elementary · 0.5 mi away3,425th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 35% - 6Del Roble ElementaryOak Grove Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,562nd of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 2Captain Jason M. Dahl ElementaryFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,883rd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 9Hacienda Science/Environmental MagnetSan Jose Unified · 1.6 mi away801st of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 3Allen at SteinbeckSan Jose Unified · 1.6 mi away4,518th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 1Lairon College Preparatory AcademyFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 1.7 mi away5,321st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 10% - 5Hayes ElementaryOak Grove Elementary · 1.7 mi away3,242nd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 36% - 7Frost (Earl) ElementaryOak Grove Elementary · 1.9 mi away1,861st of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rachel Carson Elementary in?
Rachel Carson Elementary is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Rachel Carson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rachel Carson Elementary 3,804th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rachel Carson Elementary?
Hispanic 45%, Asian 20%, White 19%, Two or more races 12% (196 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rachel Carson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95136 is $1.39M 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.