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Schools in 95123 — San Jose, California

95123 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.5 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.3 to 71.5, a 48.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
46.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.2
23.3 – 71.5
Avg Exceeded %
21.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 95123 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Santa Teresa High with a Scope Score of 71 and 33.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 10.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95123. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95123 averages 20.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 95123 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95123
95123San Jose13Developing
46.5/100
95122San Jose7Developing
36.4/100
-10.1
95124San Jose11Strong
70.6/100
+24.1
95121San Jose7Developing
49.4/100
+2.9
95125San Jose11Developing
44.2/100
-2.3
95120San Jose8Strong
72.9/100
+26.4

School archetypes in 95123

3 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base8 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95123

#SchoolExceededScore
1Santa Teresa High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
33.8%Strong
71/100
2Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Oak Grove Elementary Solid Base
38.9%Solid
58/100
3Sakamoto Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
35.8%Solid
57/100
4Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Culture First
35.4%Solid
57/100
5Oak Grove High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
54/100
6Oak Ridge Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Culture First
31.1%Solid
51/100
7Indigo
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
27.9%Solid
50/100
8Frost (Earl) Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
21.4%Developing
44/100
9Del Roble Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Culture First
16.2%Developing
41/100
10Phoenix High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
38/100
11Calero High
East Side Union High Building Momentum
1.4%Developing
31/100
12Allen at Steinbeck
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
29/100
13Anderson (Alex) Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
9.4%Needs Support
23/100

Schools in 95123 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95123

  • 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 San Jose good?
San Jose's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5/100, which is 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 21.4% 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 San Jose?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Jose is Santa Teresa High with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 33.8% 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 San Jose schools compare to the state average?
San Jose elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 21.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.3 to 71.5, a 48.2-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 13 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.