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Elementary Schools in Gilroy, California: Gilroy schools average near the state. The 29.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 37.9/100

Gilroy, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 38.5. The highest-scoring school is Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) at 54/100, where 34.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Gilroy schools average 18.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward 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.

Avg Scope Score
37.9
State avg: 38.5
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.6
24.6 – 54.2
Avg Exceeded %
18.1%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary8Developing
37.9/100
18.1%-0.6
High4Solid
56.8/100
24.1%+9.4
Middle3Developing
32.4/100
15.1%-6.1

How Gilroy schools compare

Gilroy has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 38.5 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) with a Scope Score of 54 and 34.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Gilroy averages 19.6% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Gilroy

3 Growth Engine2 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Gilroy

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Gilroy Unified High Ceiling
66.7%Strong
96/100
2Christopher High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Solid
59/100
3Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Gilroy Unified Culture First
34.9%Solid
54/100
4Gilroy High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
8.4%Developing
49/100
5Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy Unified Growth Engine
26.7%Developing
48/100
6Rucker Elementary
Gilroy Unified Growth Engine
16.4%Developing
47/100
7Luigi Aprea Elementary
Gilroy Unified Growth Engine
23.9%Developing
46/100
8Solorsano Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
36/100
9Brownell Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
34/100
10Rod Kelley Elementary
Gilroy Unified Culture First
17.6%Developing
33/100
11South Valley Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Needs Support
27/100
12Eliot Elementary
Gilroy Unified On the Rise
6.0%Needs Support
25/100
13El Roble Elementary
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
12.0%Needs Support
25/100
14Glen View Elementary
Gilroy Unified On the Rise
7.1%Needs Support
25/100
15Mt. Madonna High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
0.8%Needs Support
23/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 15 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

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.

Pacific Point Christian School
Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades Pre-K-12 · 374 students
15:1Private
St. Mary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 199 students
19:1Private
Spring Academy
Christian (no specific denomination) · Grades 2-12 · 16 students
1:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Gilroy

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Gilroy good?
Gilroy's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.9/100, which is within 0.6 points of the state average. 18.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Gilroy?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Gilroy is Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 34.9% 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 Gilroy schools compare to the state average?
Gilroy elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.9/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 38.5. The exceeded rate averages 18.1% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Gilroy?
Gilroy has 8 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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