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Schools in 95136 — San Jose, California: 6 schools. Average score 10.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95136 has 6 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 95136's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.7 to 48.7, a 26.0-point spread.

How 95136 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Gunderson High with a Scope Score of 49 and 8.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95136 averages 30.8%, above the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 95136's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95136 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95136
95136San Jose633.9/100
95123San Jose2.11447.0/100+13.1
95111San Jose2.2932.6/100-1.4
95118San Jose2.2856.1/100+22.2
95125San Jose3.11243.5/100+9.6
95120San Jose3.3869.0/100+35.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 95136

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range22.7 – 48.7
26.0 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (4)

avg 28.3/1004 ranked elementary schools3 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Rachel Carson Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
13.5%40th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
2Parkview Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100
3Hayes Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary Building Momentum
16.6%28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100
4Terrell Elementary
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
9.8%16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100

High Schools (2)

avg 45.3/1002 ranked high schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Gunderson High
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
8.9%36th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
2Liberty Alternative
San Jose Unified Building Momentum
3.3%17th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 42/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 95136Methodology · Explore all schools

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 95136

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 95136 (San Jose) good?
95136 has 6 ranked schools in San Jose, averaging a Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 10.0 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95136's own mix of school levels. 11.9% 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 95136?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95136 is Gunderson High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 8.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95136 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95136 average a Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 10.0 points below the state average of 43.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95136's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 11.9% vs. 20.9% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95136?
Zip code 95136 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.