Best 95119 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,670 students in 95119, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 411 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 95119, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95119, CA are Santa Teresa Elementary School, Bernal Intermediate and Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95119 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95119, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95119, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6200 Encinal Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 227-3303
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Bernal Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6610 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 578-5731
Gr: 7-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
280 Martinvale Ln.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-3370
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Voices College-bound Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Hellyer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 361-1960
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16505 Monterey Rd.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1700
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Voices College-bound Language Academy At Mt. Pleasant
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 791-1609
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: n/an/a
321 East Weber Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(209) 942-1160
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95119, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95119, CA include Santa Teresa Elementary School, Bernal Intermediate and Baldwin (Julia) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95119?
7 public schools are located in 95119.
What percentage of students in 95119 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 95119 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95119?
95119 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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