Tom Kitayama Elementary
Union City, CA · New Haven Unified · Grades K-5
1,238th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
Tom Kitayama Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tom Kitayama Elementary 1,238th 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 65th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Tom Kitayama Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 295 students tested
Tom Kitayama Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34.4% | 48.8% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.3% | 31.3% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 7.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 9.4% | 7.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.8% | 3.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.6 pts |
Homes near Tom Kitayama Elementary
Typical home value $1.26M in zip 94587 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Tom Kitayama Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Hillview Crest ElementaryNew Haven Unified · 1.2 mi away3,702nd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 31% - 3Searles ElementaryNew Haven Unified · 1.3 mi away4,085th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 6Alvarado ElementaryNew Haven Unified · 1.5 mi away2,345th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 40% - 1Treeview ElementaryHayward Unified · 1.7 mi away5,415th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 6Guy Jr. Emanuele ElementaryNew Haven Unified · 1.9 mi away2,409th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 42% - 10Ardenwood ElementaryFremont Unified · 2 mi away186th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 82% - 10Warwick ElementaryFremont Unified · 2 mi away362nd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 2Ruus ElementaryHayward Unified · 2.2 mi away4,777th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tom Kitayama Elementary in?
Tom Kitayama Elementary is part of the New Haven Unified district in Union City, California.
Is Tom Kitayama Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tom Kitayama Elementary 1,238th 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 Tom Kitayama Elementary?
Asian 49%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 7%, White 7% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tom Kitayama Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94587 is $1.26M 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.