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Schools in 95129 — San Jose, California: 95129 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

95129 has 8 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 80.5/100 — 39.8 points above the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 95129's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 55.0 to 93.1, a 38.1-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 95129 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lynbrook High with a Scope Score of 93 and 77.5% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 63.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.7%, itself weighted to 95129's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 95129's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +83 scale-score points across 6 schools in 95129 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 95129 averages 6.8%, below the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 95129's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95129 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95129
95129San Jose880.5/100
95130San Jose1.7552.3/100-28.2
95117San Jose1.8338.4/100-42.1
95014Cupertino2.31380.2/100-0.3
95070Saratoga2.5979.2/100-1.3
95008Campbell2.8645.1/100-35.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95129

5 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 95129

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range55.0 – 93.1
38.1 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.5% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 76.5/1006 ranked elementary schools6 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Murdock-Portal Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
78.7%Strong
91/100
2John Muir Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
69.8%Strong
88/100
3Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
69.2%Strong
87/100
4Country Lane Elementary
Moreland Strong All-Around
54.6%Strong
69/100
5Easterbrook Discovery
Moreland Strong All-Around
51.6%Strong
69/100
6Manuel De Vargas Elementary
Cupertino Union Culture First
36.5%Strong
55/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 91.8/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Joaquin Miller Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
72.6%Strong
92/100

High Schools (1)

avg 93.1/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Lynbrook High
Fremont Union High High Ceiling
77.5%Strong
93/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 95129Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95129 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95129

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95129 (San Jose) good?
95129 has 8 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 80.5/100 — 39.8 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95129's own mix of school levels. 63.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95129?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95129 is Lynbrook High with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 77.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95129 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95129 average a Scope Score of 80.5/100 — 39.8 points above the state average of 40.7, a state average weighted to zip code 95129's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 63.8% vs. 20.7% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95129?
Zip code 95129 has 8 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.