For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,676 students in 95116, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95116, CA are Sunrise Middle School, Mckinley Elementary School and Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95116 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95116, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95116, CA Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 elementary schools in 95116, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95116, CA include Sunrise Middle School, Mckinley Elementary School and Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.).
How many public elementary schools are located in 95116?
9 public elementary schools are located in 95116.
What is the racial composition of students in 95116?
95116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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