For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,474 students in Gilroy, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilroy, 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.
Gilroy, CA public elementary schools 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 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gilroy, CA (2026)
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 | 800 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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 508 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 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilroy, CA include Las Animas Elementary School, Brownell Middle School and Luigi Aprea Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilroy?
10 public elementary schools are located in Gilroy.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?
Gilroy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gilroy include: Rod Kelley Elementary School vs. Luigi Aprea Elementary School, Rucker Elementary School vs. Luigi Aprea Elementary School, Eliot Elementary School vs. El Roble Elementary School
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