Rancho Elementary
Spring Valley, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-5
4,816th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
Rancho Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rancho Elementary 4,816th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Rancho Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 125 students tested
Rancho Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.2% | 66.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.2% | 12.6% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 10.9% | 8.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.7% | 5.6% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Rancho Elementary
Typical home value $765K in zip 91977 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rancho Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Freese ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away3,928th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 1Kempton Street Literacy AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 0.9 mi away5,267th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 3Audubon K-8San Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away4,326th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 28% - 5Avondale ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1 mi away2,920th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 4La Presa ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.3 mi away3,429th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 28% - 3Boone ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away4,109th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 6Monterey Heights ElementaryLemon Grove · 1.5 mi away2,585th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 4Keiller Leadership AcademySan Diego Unified · 1.6 mi away · charter3,893rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rancho Elementary in?
Rancho Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in Spring Valley, California.
Is Rancho Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rancho Elementary 4,816th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rancho Elementary?
Hispanic 66%, Black 13%, White 8%, Two or more races 6% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rancho Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91977 is $765K 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.