San Elijo Elementary
San Marcos, CA · San Marcos Unified · Grades K-5
599th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▼ Declining
San Elijo Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks San Elijo Elementary 599th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2015 to 89th in 2025 — declining.
San Elijo Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 413 students tested
San Elijo Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 846 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.0% | 60.3% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 20.8% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 10.4% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 7.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near San Elijo Elementary
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 92078 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near San Elijo Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Double PeakSan Marcos Unified · 1.8 mi away682nd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 68% - 10Discovery ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 2 mi away290th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 78% - –High Tech Elementary North CountySan Diego County Office of Education · 2.2 mi away · charter
- 9La Costa Meadows ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 2.6 mi away621st of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 9Mission Estancia ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 3 mi away666th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 65% - 9Carrillo ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 3 mi away647th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 2La Mirada AcademySan Marcos Unified · 3.1 mi away4,743rd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 10La Costa Heights ElementaryEncinitas Union Elementary · 3.2 mi away382nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is San Elijo Elementary in?
San Elijo Elementary is part of the San Marcos Unified district in San Marcos, California.
Is San Elijo Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks San Elijo Elementary 599th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of San Elijo Elementary?
White 60%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (846 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near San Elijo Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92078 is $1.02M 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.