Best 95133 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,406 students in 95133, CA (there are 3 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 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ben Painter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
William Sheppard Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Pegasus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-5440
Gr: 11-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Ace Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 251-1362
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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95133, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Gr: 9-12

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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