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Schools in 95126 — San Jose, California

95126 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.7 to 57.6, a 33.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.0
24.7 – 57.6
Avg Exceeded %
13.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
28.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95126 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Abraham Lincoln High with a Scope Score of 58 and 15.3% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95126. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95126 averages 28.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95126 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95126
95126San Jose338.4—
95125San Jose1144.2+5.8
95127San Jose1236.7-1.7
95124San Jose1170.6+32.2
95128San Jose434.0-4.4
95123San Jose1346.5+8.1

All schools in 95126

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Abraham Lincoln High
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
58Santa Clara15.3%35.7%28.5%4.9%
2Merritt Trace Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
33Santa Clara16.1%32.7%25.8%4.4%
3Herbert Hoover Middle
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
25Santa Clara10.1%29.4%30.6%9.1%

Schools in 95126 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 95126

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4/100, which is 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.9% 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 Abraham Lincoln High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 15.3% 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 38.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.7 to 57.6, a 33.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 3 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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