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Schools in 95132 — San Jose, California: 95132 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

95132 has 9 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 40.4 (a state average weighted to 95132's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 51.0 to 74.0, a 23.0-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 95132 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Piedmont Hills High with a Scope Score of 74 and 41.9% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 39.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 19.8%, itself weighted to 95132's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 95132's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +66 scale-score points across 4 schools in 95132 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 95132 averages 11.2%, below the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 95132's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95132 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95132
95132San Jose957.6/100
95131San Jose1.9343.7/100-13.9
95133San Jose2.3643.4/100-14.2
95035Milpitas3.21361.8/100+4.2
95127San Jose3.51534.6/100-23.0
95116San Jose3.71531.8/100-25.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95132

3 Culture First2 Solid Base1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine+1 other1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95132 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 95132

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range51.0 – 74.0
23.0 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.5% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (5)

avg 54.5/1005 ranked elementary schools5 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Northwood Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base
45.7%Strong
60/100
2Ruskin Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base
50.6%Strong
55/100
3Majestic Way Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
39.3%Strong
53/100
4Noble Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
42.5%Strong
53/100
5Summerdale Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
34.2%Strong
51/100

Middle Schools (3)

avg 57.3/1003 ranked middle schools3 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierramont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
39.6%Strong
67/100
2Piedmont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary On the Rise
27.1%Strong
54/100
3Morrill Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
29.8%Strong
51/100

High Schools (1)

avg 74.0/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Piedmont Hills High
East Side Union High Strong All-Around
41.9%Strong
74/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schools in 95132Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 95132 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 95132

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 95132 (San Jose) good?
95132 has 9 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 17.1 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95132's own mix of school levels. 39.0% 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 95132?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95132 is Piedmont Hills High with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 41.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95132 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95132 average a Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 40.4, a state average weighted to zip code 95132's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 39.0% vs. 19.8% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95132?
Zip code 95132 has 9 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.