Rio Seco Elementary
Santee, CA · Santee · Grades K-8
1,242nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▼ Declining
Rio Seco Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rio Seco Elementary 1,242nd 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 85th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — declining.
Rio Seco Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 628 students tested
Rio Seco Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 920 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.7% | 52.4% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.3% | 26.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.8% | 13.5% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 6.7% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Rio Seco Elementary
Typical home value $806K in zip 92071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rio Seco Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Carlton Hills ElementarySantee · 0.8 mi away1,298th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 58% - –Santee AlternativeSantee · 0.9 mi away
- 8Hill Creek ElementarySantee · 1.2 mi away1,456th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 47% - 7Cajon Park ElementarySantee · 1.2 mi away2,159th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 40% - 8PRIDE Academy at Prospect AvenueSantee · 1.4 mi away1,629th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 9Sycamore Canyon ElementarySantee · 1.4 mi away1,043rd of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 8Carlton Oaks ElementarySantee · 1.9 mi away1,528th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 6Pepper Drive ElementarySantee · 2.4 mi away2,266th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rio Seco Elementary in?
Rio Seco Elementary is part of the Santee district in Santee, California.
Is Rio Seco Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Seco Elementary 1,242nd 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 Rio Seco Elementary?
White 52%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 14%, Asian 7% (920 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Seco Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92071 is $806K 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.