For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,406 students in 95133, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 308 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 95133, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95133, CA are Kipp San Jose Collegiate, Independence High School and Ben Painter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95133 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95133, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 95133, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,368 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Painter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
William Sheppard Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Pegasus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-5440
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-5440
Grades: 11-12
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Ace Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 251-1362
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 251-1362
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
95133, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95133, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95133, CA include Kipp San Jose Collegiate, Independence High School and Ben Painter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95133?
7 public schools are located in 95133.
What percentage of students in 95133 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 95133 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95133?
95133 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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