Tierra Buena Elementary
Yuba City, CA · Yuba City Unified · Grades K-8
1,551st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
Tierra Buena Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tierra Buena Elementary 1,551st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2015 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Tierra Buena Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 418 students tested
Tierra Buena Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 617 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19.6% | 32.3% | ▲ 12.7 pts | |
| White | 43.8% | 29.2% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 28.8% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 8.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Tierra Buena Elementary
Typical home value $478K in zip 95993 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Tierra Buena Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Butte Vista ElementaryYuba City Unified · 0.9 mi away1,880th of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 46% - 1April Lane ElementaryYuba City Unified · 1.9 mi away5,194th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 3King Avenue ElementaryYuba City Unified · 2.2 mi away4,119th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 27% - 8Franklin ElementaryFranklin Elementary · 2.2 mi away1,373rd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 3Andros KarperosYuba City Unified · 2.2 mi away4,481st of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22% - 10Twin Rivers CharterYuba City Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter559th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 72% - 4Nuestro ElementaryNuestro Elementary · 2.5 mi away3,628th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 1Bridge Street ElementaryYuba City Unified · 2.9 mi away5,326th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tierra Buena Elementary in?
Tierra Buena Elementary is part of the Yuba City Unified district in Yuba City, California.
Is Tierra Buena Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tierra Buena Elementary 1,551st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tierra Buena Elementary?
Asian 32%, White 29%, Hispanic 29%, Two or more races 8% (617 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tierra Buena Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95993 is $478K 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.