For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,935 students in 95120, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 923 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 95120, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95120, CA are Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Leland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95120 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95120, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95120, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Graystone Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Leland High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,519 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
95120, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95120, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95120, CA include Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Leland High School.
How many public schools are located in 95120?
8 public schools are located in 95120.
What percentage of students in 95120 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 95120 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95120?
95120 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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