Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Sunnyvale, CA · Cupertino Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
1,352nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
545 East Cheyenne Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180NCES ID 061029001146Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chester W. Nimitz Elementary 1,352nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2015 to 76th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 170 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 399 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 42.1% | 37.1% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.8% | 35.1% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| White | 31.6% | 14.8% | ▼ 16.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 10.5% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $2.85M in zip 94087 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
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ELA 66% ▲9 · Math 68% ▲9Compare
What school district is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary in?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is part of the Cupertino Union district in Sunnyvale, California.
Is Chester W. Nimitz Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester W. Nimitz Elementary 1,352nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chester W. Nimitz Elementary?
Asian 37%, Hispanic 35%, White 15%, Two or more races 11% (399 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester W. Nimitz Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94087 is $2.85M 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.