Schools in 95126 — San Jose, California: 3 schools. Average score 6.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95126 has 3 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 38.0/100 — 6.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 26.3 to 52.8, a 26.5-point spread.
How 95126 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Abraham Lincoln High with a Scope Score of 53 and 15.3% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 4.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95126. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95126 averages 28.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95126 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95126 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95126 | San Jose | 3 | Developing 38.0/100 | — |
| 95125 | San Jose | 12 | Developing 48.0/100 | +10.0 |
| 95127 | San Jose | 16 | Developing 34.3/100 | -3.7 |
| 95124 | San Jose | 11 | Solid 68.9/100 | +30.9 |
| 95128 | San Jose | 4 | Developing 33.0/100 | -5.0 |
| 95123 | San Jose | 15 | Developing 46.7/100 | +8.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
All schools in 95126
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abraham Lincoln High San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Merritt Trace Elementary San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 95126 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