Top 10 Best 95127 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,386 students in 95127, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 677 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95127, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95127, CA are Kipp Navigate College Prep, Adelante Dual Language Academy and Millard Mccollam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95127 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95127, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95127, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Millard Mccollam Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3311 Lucian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8000
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Toyon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
995 Bard St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 923-1965
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Pleasant High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 937-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #66.
Linda Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kirk Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7800
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Russo/mcentee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
James Lick High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
57 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 878 students
Rank: #99.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14275 Candler Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-6451
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1241 Mcginness Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8650
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Rocky Mountain Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-7288
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1313.
Joseph George Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
277 Mahoney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1414.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13901 Nordyke Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7900
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1515.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1616.
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14281 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 471-4680
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1717.
Horace Cureton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3720 East Hills Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1818.
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95127 California

95127, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 780-1160
Grades: 6-11
| 100 students
149 North White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8500
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
1750 S. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 831-3104
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2999 Ridgemont Dr
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8600
Grades: K-5
| 232 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95127, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95127?
18 public schools are located in 95127.
What percentage of students in 95127 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95127 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95127?
95127 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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