Top 3 Best 95051 California Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,593 students in 95051, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95051, CA are Adrian Wilcox High School, Santa Clara High School and Santa Clara Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95051 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95051, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95051 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adrian Wilcox High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95051, CA Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Wilcox High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3250 Monroe St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Clara High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,732 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
New Valley Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Lawrence Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 95051, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95051, CA include Adrian Wilcox High School, Santa Clara High School and Santa Clara Community Day.
How many public high schools are located in 95051?
4 public high schools are located in 95051.
What is the racial composition of students in 95051?
95051 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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