Schools in 95112 — San Jose, California: 8 schools. Average score 15.5 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 29.4/100 — 15.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.0 to 45.3, a 25.3-point spread.
How 95112 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 23.0% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 95112 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +7.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95112 averages 28.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95112 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95112 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95112 | San Jose | 8 | Needs Support 29.4/100 | — |
| 95111 | San Jose | 9 | Developing 37.1/100 | +7.7 |
| 95110 | San Jose | 4 | Developing 37.0/100 | +7.6 |
| 95116 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 38.3/100 | +8.9 |
| 95117 | San Jose | 4 | Developing 39.5/100 | +10.2 |
| 95118 | San Jose | 9 | Solid 53.0/100 | +23.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95112
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 95112 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary Franklin-McKinley Elementary On the Rise | 23.0% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Horace Mann Elementary San Jose Unified On the Rise | 6.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | ACE Esperanza Middle Franklin-McKinley Elementary Building Momentum | 7.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose Unified On the Rise | 6.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 5 | ACE Inspire Academy San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 6 | Grant Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 7 | Lowell Elementary San Jose Unified On the Rise | 1.2% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose Unified On the Rise | 1.8% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 95112 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