Schools in 95125 — San Jose, California: 95125 schools average 2.1 points above the state — but the range is 67.8 points wide.
95125 has 12 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 43.5/100 — 2.1 points above the state average of 41.4 (a state average weighted to 95125's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 17.7 to 85.4, a 67.8-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95125 schools perform
The top-ranked school is University Preparatory Academy Charter with a Scope Score of 85 and 48.7% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 24.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.8%, itself weighted to 95125's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 95125's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 8 schools in 95125 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 95125 averages 19.2%, near the state average of 18.8%, weighted to 95125's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95125 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95125 | San Jose | — | 12 | 43.5/100 | — |
| 95128 | San Jose | 2.3 | 4 | 28.6/100 | -14.9 |
| 95110 | San Jose | 2.3 | 4 | 29.7/100 | -13.8 |
| 95126 | San Jose | 2.9 | 3 | 34.4/100 | -9.1 |
| 95118 | San Jose | 2.9 | 8 | 56.1/100 | +12.6 |
| 95124 | San Jose | 3.2 | 11 | 66.6/100 | +23.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95125
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95125 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 95125
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (9)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary San Jose Unified Growth Engine | 43.3% | Strong 66/100 |
| 2 | Booksin Elementary San Jose Unified Strong All-Around | 48.6% | Strong 65/100 |
| 3 | Schallenberger Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 34.1% | Strong 49/100 |
| 4 | River Glen San Jose Unified Culture First | 19.7% | Solid 40/100 |
| 5 | Willow Glen Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 26.0% | Solid 36/100 |
| 6 | Canoas Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 30/100 |
| 7 | Blackford Elementary Campbell Union Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 8 | Ernesto Galarza Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 9 | Gardner Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 2.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow Glen Middle San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 20.7% | Developing 29/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Preparatory Academy Charter Santa Clara County Office of Education Strong All-Around | 48.7% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Willow Glen High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 22.5% | Solid 62/100 |
Schools in 95125 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