For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,430 students in 95020, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95020, CA are Las Animas Elementary School, Brownell Middle School and Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95020 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95020, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95020, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Carmel St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Luigi Aprea Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9225 Calle Del Rey
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Rod Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8755 Kern Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gr: K-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Solorsano Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7121 Grenache Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
El Roble Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Third St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Santa Clara Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eighth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
475 Old Gilroy St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
95020, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gr: K-5
Gilroy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
275 Ioof Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Gr: 7-10
240 Swanston Ln.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95020, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95020, CA include Las Animas Elementary School, Brownell Middle School and Luigi Aprea Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95020?
10 public elementary schools are located in 95020.
What is the racial composition of students in 95020?
95020 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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