Best 95122 California Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,908 students in 95122, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95122, CA are Kipp Heartwood Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy and Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95122 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95122, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95122, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Taper Ln.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6300
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6325
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #99.
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Clarice Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-6751
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7200
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Foley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Santee Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 Audubon Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450
Gr: K-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95122 California

95122, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1240 Taper Ln.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-1680
Gr: K-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95122, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95122, CA include Kipp Heartwood Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy and Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95122?
13 public elementary schools are located in 95122.
What is the racial composition of students in 95122?
95122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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