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Schools in 95131 — San Jose, California: 6 schools. Average score 12.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95131 has 6 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 32.3/100 — 12.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 11.7 to 60.2, a 48.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.5
11.7 – 60.2
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95131 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vinci Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 60 and 39.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 13.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 95131 averages 27.0%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95131 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95131
95131San Jose6Developing
32.3/100
95130San Jose5Solid
54.9/100
+22.6
95132San Jose9Solid
59.0/100
+26.7
95129San Jose8Strong
81.2/100
+48.8
95133San Jose7Developing
40.5/100
+8.2
95128San Jose4Developing
33.0/100
+0.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95131

1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95131 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95131

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vinci Park Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base
39.8%Solid
60/100
2Brooktree Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
24.1%Developing
49/100
3Orchard Elementary
Orchard Elementary On the Rise
12.6%Developing
40/100
4Opportunity Youth Academy
Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum
2.0%Needs Support
18/100
5Santa Clara County Special Education
Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
16/100
6Santa Clara County Court
Santa Clara County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
12/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 95131Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95131 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 95131

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 95131 (San Jose) good?
95131 has 6 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 32.3/100 — 12.5 points below the state average. 13.1% 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 95131?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95131 is Vinci Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 39.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95131 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95131 average a Scope Score of 32.3/100 — 12.5 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95131?
Zip code 95131 has 6 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.