For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 957 students in 95138, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 95138, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95138, CA are Silver Oak Elementary School and Ledesma (Rita) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95138 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95138, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95138, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Oak Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Farnsworth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Schoolhouse Rd.
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 224-2191
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 224-2191
Gr: K-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95138, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95138, CA include Silver Oak Elementary School and Ledesma (Rita) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95138?
2 public schools are located in 95138.
What percentage of students in 95138 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 95138 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95138?
95138 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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