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Elementary Schools in Gilroy, California

Near Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 43.4/100

Gilroy, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.4/100 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy at 96/100, where 66.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Gilroy schools average 18.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 14 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
72.5
23.6 – 96.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How Gilroy schools compare

Gilroy's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.6 to 96.1, a 72.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 96 and 66.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Gilroy averages 23.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Gilroy

1 High Ceiling1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Gilroy ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Gilroy Unified High Ceiling
96Santa Clara66.7%92.4%8.6%0.7%
2Christopher High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
58Santa Clara20.5%43.2%19.6%3.5%
3Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
51Santa Clara26.7%53.2%16.3%1.3%
4Gilroy High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
50Santa Clara8.4%23.8%26.1%5.9%
5Luigi Aprea Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
49Santa Clara23.9%50.4%20.2%0.4%
6Rucker Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
46Santa Clara16.4%34.7%20.9%0.5%
7Rod Kelley Elementary
Gilroy Unified Culture First
41Santa Clara17.6%43.7%14.3%0.4%
8Solorsano Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
40Santa Clara17.9%37.7%19.8%8.0%
9Brownell Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
36Santa Clara17.4%36.2%20.7%10.3%
10El Roble Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
31Santa Clara12.0%28.1%24.1%1.4%
11Eliot Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
29Santa Clara6.0%20.3%23.5%2.2%
12Glen View Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
29Santa Clara7.1%20.5%23.4%2.5%
13South Valley Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
29Santa Clara9.9%28.4%22.4%12.9%
14Mt. Madonna High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
24Santa Clara0.8%6.7%71.0%7.2%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Gilroy

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Pacific Point Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 374 students
15:1Private
St. Mary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 199 students
19:1Private
Spring Academy
Brethren · Grades 2-12 · 16 students
1:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Gilroy

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Gilroy good?
Gilroy's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Gilroy?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Gilroy is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 96/100 and 66.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Gilroy schools compare to the state average?
Gilroy elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.6 to 96.1, a 72.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Gilroy?
Gilroy has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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