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Schools in 95132 — San Jose, California

95132 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.9 — 18.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 54.0 to 74.1, a 20.0-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
61.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.0
54.0 – 74.1
Avg Exceeded %
39.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 95132 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Piedmont Hills High with a Scope Score of 74 and 41.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.0% 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 95132 averages 11.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95132 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95132
95132San Jose9Solid
61.9/100
95131San Jose5Developing
35.5/100
-26.4
95133San Jose5Developing
34.5/100
-27.4
95130San Jose5Solid
58.2/100
-3.7
95134San Jose3Solid
53.0/100
-8.9
95129San Jose8Strong
83.6/100
+21.7

School archetypes in 95132

3 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95132 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 95132

#SchoolExceededScore
1Piedmont Hills High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
41.9%Strong
74/100
2Sierramont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around
39.6%Solid
69/100
3Northwood Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
45.7%Solid
66/100
4Ruskin Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around
50.6%Solid
62/100
5Majestic Way Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
39.3%Solid
61/100
6Noble Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
42.5%Solid
59/100
7Summerdale Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
34.2%Solid
57/100
8Piedmont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
27.1%Solid
55/100
9Morrill Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.8%Solid
54/100

Schools in 95132 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 95132

  • 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 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.9/100, which is 18.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.0% 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 Piedmont Hills High with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 41.9% 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 61.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 54.0 to 74.1, a 20.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 9 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.