For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,609 students in 95112, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 896 private students). 74% 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 34%), 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95112, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1060 East Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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?
8 public schools are located in 95112.
What percentage of students in 95112 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 95112 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95112?
95112 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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