La Tercera Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Petaluma, California 94954 · Old Adobe Union
#2163 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#28324 of 50,301 nationally
About La Tercera Elementary
La Tercera Elementary is a public elementary located in Petaluma, in the Old Adobe Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 295 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2163rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 295.
There are 33 schools in Petaluma; La Tercera Elementary ranks 22nd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for La Tercera Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near La Tercera Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Casa Grande High
Petaluma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,653 students · 958 m away
McDowell Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
329 students · 986 m away
Dual Language Immersion Academy Charter
Petaluma · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
31 students · 986 m away
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
288 students · 1.1 km away
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
451 students · 1.9 km away
Live Oak Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
271 students · 1.9 km away
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
278 students · 2.0 km away
McKinley Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students · 2.1 km away
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Petaluma · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
115 students · 2.1 km away
River Montessori Elementary Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
144 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Tercera Elementary a good school?
La Tercera Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 45.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2163 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does La Tercera Elementary rank in California?
La Tercera Elementary ranks #2163 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #28324 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Tercera Elementary?
La Tercera Elementary had 295 students in 2025.
Is La Tercera Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
La Tercera Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Tercera Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Tercera Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.