For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,249 students in Morgan Hill, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA are Charter School Of Morgan Hill, Nordstrom Elementary School and Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan Hill, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morgan Hill have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morgan Hill, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Nordstrom Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 East Dunne Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6440
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6440
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Fountain Oaks Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6400
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6400
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 La Crosse Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6460
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6460
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
El Toro Health Science Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 East Main Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6380
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6380
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
895 Barrett Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6340
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6340
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Lewis H. Britton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 West Central Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6160
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
P. A. Walsh Steam Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
353 West Main Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6500
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6500
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Morgan Hill, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 49%
610 Jarvis Dr.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 659-8088
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 659-8088
Gr: 6-12 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA include Charter School Of Morgan Hill, Nordstrom Elementary School and Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm).
How many public elementary schools are located in Morgan Hill?
8 public elementary schools are located in Morgan Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan Hill?
Morgan Hill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morgan Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Morgan Hill include: Paradise Valley Engineering Academy vs. Nordstrom Elementary School, P. A. Walsh Steam Academy vs. Paradise Valley Engineering Academy, El Toro Health Science Academy vs. Jackson Academy Of Music And Math (Jamm)
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