Schools in 95117 — San Jose, California: 4 schools. Average score 5.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95117 has 4 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 39.5/100 — 5.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.4 to 63.4, a 36.0-point spread.
How 95117 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Discovery Charter with a Scope Score of 63 and 40.7% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 7.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95117. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95117 averages 28.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95117 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95117 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95117 | San Jose | 4 | Developing 39.5/100 | — |
| 95116 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 38.3/100 | -1.3 |
| 95118 | San Jose | 9 | Solid 53.0/100 | +13.5 |
| 95120 | San Jose | 8 | Strong 70.1/100 | +30.6 |
| 95121 | San Jose | 7 | Developing 49.1/100 | +9.6 |
| 95112 | San Jose | 8 | Needs Support 29.4/100 | -10.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 95117
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery Charter Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum | 40.7% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | Lynhaven Elementary Campbell Union Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Leroy Anderson Elementary Moreland Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 4 | Boynton High Campbell Union High Building Momentum | 1.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 95117 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