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Schools in 95131 — San Jose, California

95131 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 8.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.1 to 60.9, a 48.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.8
12.1 – 60.9
Avg Exceeded %
15.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95131 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vinci Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 39.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 15.7% 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 95131 averages 27.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95131 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95131
95131San Jose535.5
95130San Jose558.2+22.7
95132San Jose961.9+26.4
95129San Jose883.6+48.2
95133San Jose534.5-0.9
95128San Jose434.0-1.4

School archetypes in 95131

1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95131 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 95131

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Vinci Park Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base
61Santa Clara39.8%66.9%13.4%0.1%
2Brooktree Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
48Santa Clara24.1%45.1%15.4%0.2%
3Orchard Elementary
Orchard Elementary On the Rise
37Santa Clara12.6%30.5%19.4%1.7%
4Opportunity Youth Academy
Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum
20Santa Clara2.0%9.9%71.0%0.5%
5Santa Clara County Court
Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum
12Santa Clara0.0%2.9%15.9%1.9%

Schools in 95131 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 95131

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.5/100, which is 8.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.7% 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 Vinci Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 39.8% 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 35.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.1 to 60.9, a 48.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 5 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.