Top 3 Best 95117 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,583 students in 95117, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,491 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in 95117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95117, CA are Discovery Charter, Lynhaven Elementary School and Leroy Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95117 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95117, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95117, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Leroy Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Rhoda Dr.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Boynton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Boynton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 626-3404
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95117 California

95117, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Hibiscus Ln.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
3675 Payne Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95117, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95117, CA include Discovery Charter, Lynhaven Elementary School and Leroy Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95117?
4 public schools are located in 95117.
What percentage of students in 95117 go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in 95117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95117?
95117 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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