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Schools in 95125 — San Jose, California

95125 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.0 to 69.6, a 47.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
44.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.6
22.0 – 69.6
Avg Exceeded %
21.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 95125 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Booksin Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.8% 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 95125 averages 20.3%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 95125 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95125
95125San Jose11Developing
44.2/100
95124San Jose11Strong
70.6/100
+26.4
95126San Jose3Developing
38.4/100
-5.8
95123San Jose13Developing
46.5/100
+2.3
95127San Jose12Developing
36.7/100
-7.5
95122San Jose7Developing
36.4/100
-7.8

School archetypes in 95125

2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95125

#SchoolExceededScore
1Booksin Elementary
San Jose Unified Strong All-Around
48.6%Solid
70/100
2Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
San Jose Unified Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
68/100
3Willow Glen High
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
22.5%Solid
62/100
4Schallenberger Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
34.1%Solid
54/100
5River Glen
San Jose Unified Culture First
19.7%Developing
45/100
6Willow Glen Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
26.0%Developing
44/100
7Willow Glen Middle
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
36/100
8Canoas Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
34/100
9Blackford Elementary
Campbell Union Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
27/100
10Ernesto Galarza Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
23/100
11Gardner Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
22/100

Schools in 95125 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 95125

  • 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 44.2/100, which is 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 21.8% 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 Booksin Elementary with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 48.6% 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 44.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 21.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.0 to 69.6, a 47.6-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.