For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,794 students in 95123, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 983 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 95123, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95123, CA are Herman (Leonard) Intermediate, Indigo and Sakamoto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95123 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95123, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95123, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Gr: 5-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Indigo
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Sakamoto Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6280 Shadelands Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-3411
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-3411
Gr: K-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Summit Public School Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Sautner Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-0462
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-0462
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5920 Bufkin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 578-5900
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 578-5900
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Frost (Earl) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Del Roble Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5345 Avenida Almendros
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5675
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5675
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Allen At Steinbeck
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Anderson (Alex) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Calpine Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-6556
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-6556
Gr: K-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6291
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6291
Gr: 11-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Calero High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Calero Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
95123, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
5629 Lean Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-2144
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-2144
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6380
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6380
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6395
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6395
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95123, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95123, CA include Herman (Leonard) Intermediate, Indigo and Sakamoto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95123?
15 public schools are located in 95123.
What percentage of students in 95123 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 95123 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95123?
95123 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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