Top Gilroy Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 18 public schools in Gilroy, CA, serving 11,821 students. Gilroy has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Gilroy, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) and Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Top Gilroy, CA Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1%5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb1710
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
- Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5%277 I O O F Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8 | 544 students
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%9225 Calle Del Rey10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-3135
Grades: K-5 | 674 students
- Rod Kelley Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30%8755 Kern Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-1932
Grades: K-5 | 760 students
- Christopher High School Math: 36% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50%850 Day Rd.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7171
Grades: 9-12 | 1,678 student
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- Rucker Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%325 Santa Clara Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-6471
Grades: K-5 | 576 students
- Las Animas Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%6550 Cimino St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-6414
Grades: K-5 | 763 students
- Solorsano Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50%7121 Grenache Way10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-4121
Grades: 6-8 | 863 students
- Brownell Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%7800 Carmel St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-3377
Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
- Gilroy High School Math: 23% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%750 W. Tenth St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-2424
Grades: 9-12 | 1,654 student
- Antonio Del Buono Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50%9300 Wren Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5 | 483 students
- South Valley Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50%385 Ioof Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-2828
Grades: 6-8 | 877 students
- El Roble Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%930 Third St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-8234
Grades: K-5 | 638 students
- Eliot Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50%475 Old Gilroy St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-5333
Grades: K-5 | 464 students
- Glen View Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%600 Eighth St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Grades: K-5 | 546 students
- Mt. Madonna High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%8750 Hirasaki Ct.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-4313
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
- Gilroy Special Ed Preschool7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-2700
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Santa Clara County Rop-south Vocational School700 W. Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Grades: 10-12 | n/a student
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