For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,830 students in 95120, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 886 private students). 89% 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 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% 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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95120, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Graystone Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Leland High School
Math: 79% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,776 students
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #55.
Simonds Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Castillero Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Grades: 6-8
| 1,049 students
Rank: n/an/a
6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
95120, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
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, CA?
8 public schools are located in 95120, CA.
What percentage of students in 95120, CA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 95120, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95120, CA?
95120, CA public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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