San Rafael Elementary is the only public school located within Annandale's official boundaries, between Avenue 64 and Lower Arroyo Park on Nithsdale Road just down the street from the San Rafael public library. It is part of the Pasadena Unified School District.
Approximately 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade are educated at San Rafael Elementary every year, with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio that is slightly higher than the statewide average of 23:1. The school has a positive reputation, with students reported to have above average performance in both English language arts and mathematics compared to other schools in the district.
San Rafael Elementary has bilingual learning programs for students who speak Spanish or Mandarin at home, but specifically offers dual-immersion Spanish and English language programs so all students have a bilingual foundation no matter their background. Like other Pasadena Unified School District schools, the school adheres to Common Core Standards that were revised by the district in 2014.
In addition to before and after school programs for working parents, San Rafael Elementary offers a preschool program with morning and afternoon sessions.
San Rafael Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1090 Nithsdale Rd,
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Rodolfo Ramirez
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
20.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.3%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
72.7%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/5/2023
San Rafael is a fantastic community school. The education is top notch. Our child has been attending for three years now and we find the teachers to be warm and supportive with an approach that is child focused. The parent community is wonderful as well, very involved which leads to so many fun events for the kids. The Spanish emersion is so special, our son is now comfortable striking up conversations in Spanish. The general approach of the school to student difficulties and bullying is based on restorative justice which I appreciate because I don't think vilifying elementary school kids is the right approach to rectifying things.With that said we have not encountered bullying. Can't recommend this school enough I do wish the district put less focus on standardised testing especially with DILP Schools as some of the lower grade students may not be ready for a standardised test in the language that they are learning and test lower than their actual level.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/24/2025
A dream public school in an idyllic setting. A true neighborhood school with strong parent engagement, passionate leadership, and wonderful staff. Grateful everyday that my kids are having the unique experience of a wall to wall dual language immersion education in a caring, compassionate, and beaut...
12/16/2023
very bad experience with the teacher, Ihad to withdraw my child from school.
12/13/2023
Our family loves San Rafael Elementary. The teachers are engaged and challenging. Having our kids go to a dual immersion Spanish program has been wonderful. They are comfortable with the Spanish language which is a great benefit for a family living in Southern California. Our family lives in the nei...
11/2/2023
Our family had a wonderful experience at San Rafael Elementary School. The teachers are kind and taught reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish. My son left 5th grade with a seal of biliteracy in Spanish. The parent community is super engaged and hosts fun events for all families. Also, kids have...
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Attendance Zone
About San Rafael Flats
List Price Range
$182K - $2.8M
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$2,941,637
Median Lot Size
12,196 Sq Ft
% Renters
11%
Household Income
$210,071
% of College Grads
71%
Median Age
51
Average House Size
2,879 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
3.3%
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Parks in this Area
San Rafael Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lower Arroyo Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Desiderio Neighborhood Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Garvanza Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Richard Alatorre Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Defenders Park
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