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Best 95125 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,509 students in 95125, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 4,277 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 95125, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95125, CA are Booksin Elementary School, Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and University Preparatory Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95125 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95125, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95125, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Booksin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Gr: K-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Schallenberger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Willow Glen High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
River Glen
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1088 Broadway
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Blackford Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Illinois Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95125, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95125?
12 public schools are located in 95125.
What percentage of students in 95125 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 95125 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95125?
95125 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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