Best Cupertino Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,065 students in Cupertino, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 839 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cupertino, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Cupertino has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Cupertino, CA are William Faria Elementary School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cupertino, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cupertino have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cupertino, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21710 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #55.
L. P. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10300 Blaney Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #77.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
C. B. Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20220 Suisun Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #99.
William Regnart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1170 Yorkshire Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1010.
Cupertino High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,811 students
Rank: #1111.
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1212.
Garden Gate Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Ann Arbor Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5414
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1313.
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19200 Phil Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3103
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #1414.
Homestead High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,262 students
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Cupertino, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15101 Montebello Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 867-3618
Grades: K-5
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cupertino, CA?
How many public schools are located in Cupertino?
14 public schools are located in Cupertino.
What percentage of students in Cupertino go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cupertino are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cupertino?
Cupertino public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cupertino are often viewed compared to one another?

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