Top 5 Best Gilroy Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,927 students in Gilroy, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Gilroy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilroy, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Gilroy, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gilroy, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #33.
Gilroy High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 W. Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Madonna High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Clara County Rop-south
Vocational School
700 W. Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gilroy, California

Gilroy, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7149
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
275 Ioof Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
277 I O O F Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
240 Swanston Ln.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA include Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Gilroy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilroy, CA?
5 public high schools are located in Gilroy, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy, CA?
Gilroy, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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