Schools in 95120 — San Jose, California: 95120 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95120 has 8 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 70.1/100 — 25.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 54.5 to 77.6, a 23.2-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95120 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Leland High with a Scope Score of 78 and 56.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 50.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 95120 averages 10.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95120 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95120 | San Jose | 8 | Strong 70.1/100 | — |
| 95121 | San Jose | 7 | Developing 49.1/100 | -21.0 |
| 95118 | San Jose | 9 | Solid 53.0/100 | -17.1 |
| 95122 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 40.0/100 | -30.1 |
| 95117 | San Jose | 4 | Developing 39.5/100 | -30.6 |
| 95123 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 46.7/100 | -23.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95120
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95120 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95120
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leland High San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 56.5% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Williams Elementary San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 63.6% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Graystone Elementary San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 57.3% | Strong 74/100 |
| 4 | Bret Harte Middle San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 51.0% | Strong 71/100 |
| 5 | Los Alamitos Elementary San Jose Unified High Ceiling | 51.4% | Strong 70/100 |
| 6 | Guadalupe Elementary Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 52.2% | Solid 69/100 |
| 7 | Simonds Elementary San Jose Unified Growth Engine | 46.5% | Solid 68/100 |
| 8 | Castillero Middle San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Solid 54/100 |
Schools in 95120 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