Golden Hills Elementary
Tehachapi, CA · Tehachapi Unified · Grades K-6
4,637th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Golden Hills Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Golden Hills Elementary 4,637th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Golden Hills Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 321 students tested
Golden Hills Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 677 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 48.0% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.3% | 46.4% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Golden Hills Elementary
Typical home value $426K in zip 93561 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Golden Hills Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Tompkins ElementaryTehachapi Unified · 2.3 mi away4,080th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 2Tehachapi Independent Learning AcademyTehachapi Unified · 2.8 mi away4,667th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 8Cummings Valley ElementaryTehachapi Unified · 4.9 mi away1,511th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 53% - –Piute Mountain ElementaryCaliente Union Elementary · 15.9 mi away
- 1Di Giorgio ElementaryDi Giorgio Elementary · 18.4 mi away5,303rd of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 13% - 1Mojave ElementaryMojave Unified · 18.9 mi away5,593rd of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 6% - 2Sierra Vista ElementaryArvin Union · 19.8 mi away4,605th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 3El Camino Real ElementaryArvin Union · 19.9 mi away4,011th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Golden Hills Elementary in?
Golden Hills Elementary is part of the Tehachapi Unified district in Tehachapi, California.
Is Golden Hills Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Golden Hills Elementary 4,637th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Golden Hills Elementary?
White 48%, Hispanic 46%, Two or more races 4% (677 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Golden Hills Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93561 is $426K 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.