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Gilroy · 95020

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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The schools in 95020 are the same schools listed on the Gilroy page.

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Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College AcademyChristopher HighGilroy Prep (a Navigator School)Las Animas ElementaryGilroy HighRucker ElementaryLuigi Aprea ElementarySolorsano MiddleRod Kelley ElementaryBrownell MiddleSouth Valley MiddleEliot ElementaryEl Roble ElementaryGlen View ElementaryMt. Madonna High95020N ↑
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95020 at a glance

95020 (Gilroy) has 15 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

8Elementary schools3Middle schools4High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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8 comparable schools · average 38.1/100 · range 24.8–54.5

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 31.7/100 · range 26.5–35.8

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

3 comparable schools · average 67.4/100 · range 48.1–95.8

Explore ZIP codes near 95020

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
95037Morgan Hill119.5 mi
95076Watsonville2512.1 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 6Growth Engine 3Culture First 2On the Rise 2High Ceiling 1
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Schools in 95020

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Elementary schools in 95020 · 8 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Gilroy Unified Culture First
34.9%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy Unified Growth Engine
26.7%75th percentile · SolidScope Score 49/100
Rucker Elementary
Gilroy Unified Growth Engine
16.4%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Gilroy Unified Growth Engine
23.9%71st percentile · SolidScope Score 46/100
Rod Kelley Elementary
Gilroy Unified Culture First
17.6%44th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100
Eliot Elementary
Gilroy Unified On the Rise
6.0%23rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100

Middle schools in 95020 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Solorsano Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
17.9%49th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100
Brownell Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
17.4%42nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 33/100
South Valley Middle
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
9.9%28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 26/100

High schools in 95020 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Gilroy Unified High Ceiling
66.7%99th percentile · StrongScope Score 96/100
Christopher High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
20.5%66th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100
Gilroy High
Gilroy Unified Building Momentum
8.4%34th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 48/100
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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 95020?
This SchoolScope directory lists 15 public schools in 95020 (Gilroy) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 95020?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) (55/100). Middle: Solorsano Middle (36/100). High: Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (96/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 95020 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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