Best Gilroy Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,809 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 score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Gilroy, CA public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Christopher High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gilroy, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
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5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #22.

Christopher High School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
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850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300

Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #33.

Gilroy High School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
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750 West Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400

Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #44.

Mt. Madonna High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
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8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500

Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: n/an/a

Santa Clara County Rop-south

Vocational School

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700 West Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361

Gr: 10-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gilroy, California

Gilroy, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Antonio Del Buono Elementary School (Closed 2023)

9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161

Gr: K-5

Gilroy Adult Education (Closed 2009)

7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7149

Gilroy Community Day (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

275 Ioof Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925

Gr: 7-10

Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) (Closed 2023)

277 I O O F Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445

Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Macsa Elementary Portal Leadership Academy (Closed 2010)

240 Swanston Ln.
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 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?

5 public high schools are located in Gilroy.

What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?

Gilroy public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gilroy include: Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School, Christopher High School vs. Gilroy High School