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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Santa Clara Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 11,170 students in Santa Clara, CA (there are 19 private schools, serving 3,190 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Santa Clara, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Santa Clara has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Clara, CA are Millikin Elementary School, Laurelwood Elementary School and Sutter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Clara have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Clara, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Laurelwood Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
955 Teal Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1600
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Sutter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3200 Forbes Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4200
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
277 Rodonovan Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-4313
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Washington Open Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
270 Washington Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3900
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Mission Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2720 Sonoma Pl.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4400
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Santa Clara High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Adrian Wilcox High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 Monroe St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Saratoga Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-4300
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Don Callejon
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4176 Lick Mill Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Gr: K-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1313.
Juan Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2550 Cabrillo Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1930 Townsend Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1300
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Bracher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Chromite Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1200
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
C. W. Haman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
865 Los Padres Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-1400
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
750 Laurie Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1900
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2755 Barkley Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1100
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Buchser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Bellomy St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Wilson Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4949 Calle De Escuela
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1500
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Pomeroy Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3800
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Scott Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Scott Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-4100
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
New Valley Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Lawrence Rd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Clara, CA?
How many public schools are located in Santa Clara?
24 public schools are located in Santa Clara.
What percentage of students in Santa Clara go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Santa Clara are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Clara are often viewed compared to one another?

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