Top Rankings
Berryessa Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,907 students in Berryessa Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Berryessa Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
5,907 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berryessa Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #207 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
63%
12%
% Hispanic
26%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,297 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,341
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,297
$18,511
Best Berryessa Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2760 East Trimble Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3466 Grossmont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Majestic Way Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 Majestic Way
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Vinci Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1311 Vinci Park Way
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Cherrywood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Greengate Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Laneview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2095 Warmwood Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Berryessa Union Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1010.
Summerdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Summerdale Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Morrill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Brooktree Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1781 Olivetree Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Toyon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
995 Bard St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 923-1965
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 923-1965
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
Berryessa Union Elementary School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,907 students.
What is the rank of Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
Berryessa Union Elementary School District is ranked #207 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
63% of Berryessa Union Elementary School District students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
Berryessa Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Berryessa Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,297 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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