For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,521 students in 95130, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 645 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 95130, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95130, CA are Forest Hill Elementary School, Gussie M. Baker Elementary School and George C. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95130 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95130, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95130, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4845 Bucknall Rd.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
George C. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3750 Gleason Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3700
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3700
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Latimer
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Moreland Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Student Ln.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95130, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95130, CA include Forest Hill Elementary School, Gussie M. Baker Elementary School and George C. Payne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95130?
5 public schools are located in 95130.
What percentage of students in 95130 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 95130 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95130?
95130 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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