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Best Santa Clara Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 7,559 students in Santa Clara, CA. The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Clara have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #77.
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: #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.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA include Millikin Elementary School, Laurelwood Elementary School and Sutter Elementary School. Santa Clara has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Clara?
20 public elementary schools are located in Santa Clara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Santa Clara are often viewed compared to one another?

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