For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,239 students in Gilroy, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 673 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Gilroy, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Las Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilroy, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilroy, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Cimino St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Grades: K-5
| 793 students
Rank: #44.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Carmel St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Rod Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8755 Kern Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Solorsano Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7121 Grenache Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #77.
Luigi Aprea Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9225 Calle Del Rey
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #88.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Santa Clara Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
El Roble Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Third St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1111.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
475 Old Gilroy St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Gilroy High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,664 students
Rank: #1313.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eighth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Madonna High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Clara County Rop-south
Vocational School
700 West Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Gilroy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7149
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7149
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gilroy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
275 Ioof Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
277 I O O F Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
240 Swanston Ln.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA include Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Las Animas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilroy?
16 public schools are located in Gilroy.
What percentage of students in Gilroy go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gilroy are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?
Gilroy public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gilroy include: Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School, Christopher High School vs. Gilroy High School, Rod Kelley Elementary School vs. Luigi Aprea Elementary School
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