Elementary Schools in Gilroy, California: Gilroy schools average near the state. The 29.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
Gilroy, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.1/100 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) at 55/100, where 34.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Gilroy schools average 18.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. Of 8 schools, 3 Growth Engines stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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The overview describes elementary schools. The lists below separate elementary, middle and high schools, so each school’s standing stays within its own comparison group. Open a profile to see the underlying results, student support and questions to ask on a visit.
Every school in Gilroy
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP · levels never mixed
Elementary Schools (8)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Gilroy Unified | 34.9% | 82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100 |
| 2 | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy Unified | 26.7% | 75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100 |
| 3 | Rucker Elementary Gilroy Unified | 16.4% | 72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100 |
| 4 | Luigi Aprea Elementary Gilroy Unified | 23.9% | 71st percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100 |
| 5 | Rod Kelley Elementary Gilroy Unified | 17.6% | 44th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 |
| 6 | Eliot Elementary Gilroy Unified | 6.0% | 23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100 |
| 7 | El Roble Elementary Gilroy Unified | 12.0% | 22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100 |
| 8 | Glen View Elementary Gilroy Unified | 7.1% | 21st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solorsano Middle Gilroy Unified | 17.9% | 49th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100 |
| 2 | Brownell Middle Gilroy Unified | 17.4% | 42nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100 |
| 3 | South Valley Middle Gilroy Unified | 9.9% | 28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 26/100 |
High Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy Unified | 66.7% | 99th percentile · StrongScope Score 96/100 |
| 2 | Christopher High Gilroy Unified | 20.5% | 66th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100 |
| 3 | Gilroy High Gilroy Unified | 8.4% | 34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 48/100 |
| 4 | Mt. Madonna High Gilroy Unified continuation high school | 0.8% | 37th percentile · DevelopingWithin its own school classScope Score 22/100 |
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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.
Elementary school archetypes in Gilroy
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Gilroy are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (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
Private Schools in Gilroy
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology