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Best 95112 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,451 students in 95112, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95112, CA are Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95112, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95112, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
470 East Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 East Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 South Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95112, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95112, CA include Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95112?
7 public elementary schools are located in 95112.
What is the racial composition of students in 95112?
95112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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