Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael, CA · San Rafael City Elementary · Grades K-5
534th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
Sun Valley Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sun Valley Elementary 534th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2015 to 91th in 2025.
Sun Valley Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 228 students tested
Sun Valley Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 55.8% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 26.9% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 11.4% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Sun Valley Elementary
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 94901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sun Valley Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Wade Thomas ElementaryRoss Valley Elementary · 1.3 mi away72nd of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 84% - 9Vallecito ElementaryMiller Creek Elementary · 1.4 mi away1,080th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 61% - 9Brookside ElementaryRoss Valley Elementary · 1.4 mi away628th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 70% - –Short ElementarySan Rafael City Elementary · 1.5 mi away
- 10Ross ElementaryRoss Elementary · 1.6 mi away31st of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 90% - 7Coleman ElementarySan Rafael City Elementary · 1.7 mi away2,090th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 2Venetia Valley K-8San Rafael City Elementary · 1.8 mi away4,542nd of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 26% - 10Hidden Valley ElementaryRoss Valley Elementary · 1.9 mi away374th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary in?
Sun Valley Elementary is part of the San Rafael City Elementary district in San Rafael, California.
Is Sun Valley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sun Valley Elementary 534th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sun Valley Elementary?
White 56%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 5% (509 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sun Valley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94901 is $1.43M 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.