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Best 95051 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,160 students in 95051, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,679 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 95051, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95051, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 95051 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95051, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95051, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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 95051, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95051, CA include Millikin Elementary School, Laurelwood Elementary School and Sutter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95051?
15 public schools are located in 95051.
What percentage of students in 95051 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 95051 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95051?
95051 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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