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Best Cupertino Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,723 students in Cupertino, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 932 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cupertino, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Cupertino has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Cupertino, CA are William Faria Elementary School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cupertino, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cupertino have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cupertino, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21710 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
L. P. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10300 Blaney Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
C. B. Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20220 Suisun Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Cupertino High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Garden Gate Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Ann Arbor Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-5414
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19200 Phil Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-3103
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Homestead High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cupertino, CA?
How many public schools are located in Cupertino?
13 public schools are located in Cupertino.
What percentage of students in Cupertino go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cupertino are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cupertino?
Cupertino public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cupertino are often viewed compared to one another?

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