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Best Public Elementary Schools in 95121 (San Jose, CA) (2026)
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Best 95121 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,087 students in 95121, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95121, CA are James Franklin Smith Elementary School, Cadwallader Elementary School and Ramblewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95121 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95121, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95121, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Franklin Smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2220 Woodbury Ln.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Cadwallader Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3799 Cadwallader Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Ramblewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1351 Lightland Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Windmill Springs Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2880 Aetna Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5600
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Gassmann Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
John J. Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Daniel Maloney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6718
Gr: K-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
O. B. Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Alvin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6759
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95121, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95121, CA include James Franklin Smith Elementary School, Cadwallader Elementary School and Ramblewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95121?
7 public elementary schools are located in 95121.
What is the racial composition of students in 95121?
95121 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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