Top 5 Best 95121 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,510 students in 95121, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 146 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95121, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95121, CA are James Franklin Smith Elementary School, Silver Creek High School and Cadwallader Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95121 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95121, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95121, CA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Franklin Smith Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2220 Woodbury Ln.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,422 students
Rank: #33.
Cadwallader Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3799 Cadwallader Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Ramblewood Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1351 Lightland Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Stonegate Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2605 Gassmann Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Windmill Springs Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2880 Aetna Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5600
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
John J. Montgomery Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Daniel Maloney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6718
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #88.
O. B. Whaley Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 38%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Alvin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6759
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95121 California

95121, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95121, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95121, CA?
8 public schools are located in 95121, CA.
What percentage of students in 95121, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95121, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95121, CA?
95121, CA public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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