Schools in 95112 — San Jose, California: 8 schools. Average score 16.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95112 has 8 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 22.1/100 — 16.6 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 95112's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 13.4 to 39.2, a 25.8-point spread.
How 95112 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 23.0% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95112's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +77 scale-score points across 4 schools in 95112 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95112 averages 28.8%, above the state average of 18.0%, weighted to 95112's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95112 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95112 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95112 | San Jose | — | 8 | 22.1/100 | — |
| 95110 | San Jose | 1.1 | 4 | 29.7/100 | +7.5 |
| 95116 | San Jose | 1.7 | 15 | 31.8/100 | +9.6 |
| 95133 | San Jose | 2.3 | 6 | 43.4/100 | +21.3 |
| 95122 | San Jose | 2.3 | 14 | 39.9/100 | +17.7 |
| 95126 | San Jose | 2.8 | 3 | 34.4/100 | +12.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95112
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95112 is classified as On the Rise — 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 95112
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary | 23.0% | 58th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100 |
| 2 | Horace Mann Elementary San Jose Unified | 6.7% | 21st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100 |
| 3 | Grant Elementary San Jose Unified | 3.4% | 5th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 16/100 |
| 4 | Lowell Elementary San Jose Unified | 1.2% | 3rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 14/100 |
| 5 | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose Unified | 1.8% | 2nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 13/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACE Esperanza Middle Franklin-McKinley Elementary | 7.2% | 31st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 |
| 2 | Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose Unified | 6.8% | 15th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100 |
| 3 | ACE Inspire Academy San Jose Unified | 5.4% | 11th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100 |
Schools in 95112 on the map
Open these schools 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