Schools in 95020 — Gilroy, California: 95020 schools average near the state. The 66.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
95020 has 15 ranked schools in Gilroy, averaging a Scope Score of 44.9/100 — within 0.1 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.6 to 86.6, a 66.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95020 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 87 and 66.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95020 averages 22.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95020 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95020 | Gilroy | 15 | Developing 44.9/100 | — |
| 95018 | Felton | 3 | Solid 50.2/100 | +5.3 |
| 95023 | Hollister | 15 | Developing 41.2/100 | -3.7 |
| 95014 | Cupertino | 13 | Strong 79.0/100 | +34.0 |
| 95012 | Castroville | 3 | Developing 40.5/100 | -4.4 |
| 95030 | Los Gatos | 3 | Strong 75.9/100 | +30.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95020
Hidden gems: 7 schools in 95020 are classified as On the Rise (5) or 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 95020
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy Unified High Ceiling | 66.7% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 34.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 26.7% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Christopher High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | Rucker Elementary Gilroy Unified Growth Engine | 16.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 6 | Luigi Aprea Elementary Gilroy Unified Growth Engine | 23.9% | Solid 52/100 |
| 7 | Gilroy High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 45/100 |
| 8 | Solorsano Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 17.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 9 | Rod Kelley Elementary Gilroy Unified Culture First | 17.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 10 | Brownell Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 17.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 11 | Eliot Elementary Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 6.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 12 | South Valley Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 9.9% | Developing 33/100 |
| 13 | Glen View Elementary Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 7.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 14 | El Roble Elementary Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 12.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 15 | Mt. Madonna High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Schools in 95020 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.
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