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Schools in 95124 — San Jose, California

95124 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.6 — 26.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 54.5 to 85.8, a 31.4-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
70.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.4
54.5 – 85.8
Avg Exceeded %
45.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 95124 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Union Middle with a Scope Score of 86 and 61.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 45.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 95124 averages 7.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95124 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95124
95124San Jose11Strong
70.6/100
95123San Jose13Developing
46.5/100
-24.1
95125San Jose11Developing
44.2/100
-26.4
95122San Jose7Developing
36.4/100
-34.2
95126San Jose3Developing
38.4/100
-32.2
95121San Jose7Developing
49.4/100
-21.2

School archetypes in 95124

5 High Ceiling4 Growth Engine2 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 95124 are classified as Growth Engine (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 95124

#SchoolExceededScore
1Union Middle
Union Elementary High Ceiling
61.2%Strong
86/100
2Leigh High
Campbell Union High Strong All-Around
44.8%Strong
81/100
3Oster Elementary
Union Elementary High Ceiling
57.9%Strong
79/100
4Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
Cambrian High Ceiling
54.4%Strong
78/100
5Carlton Elementary
Union Elementary High Ceiling
56.1%Strong
77/100
6Bagby Elementary
Cambrian Growth Engine
49.8%Strong
74/100
7Noddin Elementary
Union Elementary High Ceiling
52.4%Strong
72/100
8Price Charter Middle
Cambrian Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
62/100
9Sartorette Charter
Cambrian Growth Engine
31.8%Solid
59/100
10Farnham Charter
Cambrian Growth Engine
31.7%Solid
55/100
11Fammatre Elementary
Cambrian Growth Engine
29.5%Solid
54/100

Schools in 95124 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 95124

  • 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 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.6/100, which is 26.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 45.9% 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 Union Middle with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 61.2% 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 70.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (26.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 45.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 54.5 to 85.8, a 31.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 11 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.