For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,850 students in 95112, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 897 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 95112, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95112, CA are Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95112, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95112, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Grades: K-8
| 793 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 N. Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 N. Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 E. Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E. Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Grades: 5-8
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S. Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Charter School
1560 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404
Grades: 12
| 131 students
95112, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Legacy Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95112, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95112, CA include Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 95112, CA?
8 public schools are located in 95112, CA.
What percentage of students in 95112, CA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 95112, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95112, CA?
95112, CA public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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