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Schools in 95128 — San Jose, California

95128 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.0 — 9.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.8 to 46.4, a 26.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.6
19.8 – 46.4
Avg Exceeded %
12.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95128 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Del Mar High with a Scope Score of 46 and 16.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95128 averages 16.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95128 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95128
95128San Jose434.0
95127San Jose1236.7+2.7
95129San Jose883.6+49.6
95126San Jose338.4+4.4
95130San Jose558.2+24.1
95125San Jose1144.2+10.2

School archetypes in 95128

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95128

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Del Mar High
Campbell Union High Building Momentum
46Santa Clara16.9%37.8%19.0%4.6%
2Sherman Oaks Elementary
Campbell Union Culture First
46Santa Clara17.4%35.0%10.3%1.1%
3Luther Burbank Elementary
Luther Burbank Building Momentum
24Santa Clara8.8%26.2%20.7%1.6%
4Monroe Middle
Campbell Union Building Momentum
20Santa Clara6.5%20.4%17.4%11.7%

Schools in 95128 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 95128

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.0/100, which is 9.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.4% 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 Del Mar High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 16.9% 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 34.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.8 to 46.4, a 26.6-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 4 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.