For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,633 students in 95116, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 497 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 95116, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95116, CA are Sunrise Middle School, Mckinley Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95116 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95116, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95116, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Macredes Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 283-6350
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 283-6350
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Grades: K
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
San Jose High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 North 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance At Mathson
Alternative School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #77.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1721 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Selma Olinder Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
890 East William
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1010.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1111.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
95116, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
660 Sinclair Dr.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 937-3702
Grades: 1-12
| 206 students
Po Box 433
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 251-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
San Jose High Academy Plus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
275 N. 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 287-1631
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95116, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95116, CA include Sunrise Middle School, Mckinley Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 95116?
11 public schools are located in 95116.
What percentage of students in 95116 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 95116 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95116?
95116 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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