Top Rankings
Berryessa Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,026 students in Berryessa Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Berryessa Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
6,026 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Berryessa Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #213 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
13 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,787 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
63%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,540 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
86 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
265 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
300 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
736
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
614
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
678
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
673
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
658
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
666
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
696
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
667
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
638
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,018 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,976 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$96 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,018
$19,974

Spending / Student
$15,976
$18,396

Best Berryessa Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2760 East Trimble Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3466 Grossmont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Vinci Park Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1311 Vinci Park Way
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Majestic Way Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 Majestic Way
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Cherrywood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Greengate Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Laneview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2095 Warmwood Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #99.
Berryessa Union Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Summerdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Summerdale Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Morrill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1212.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1313.
Brooktree Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1781 Olivetree Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1414.
Toyon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
995 Bard St.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 923-1965
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 923-1965
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
Berryessa Union Elementary School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,026 students.
What is the rank of Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
Berryessa Union Elementary School District is ranked #213 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
63% of Berryessa Union Elementary School District students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berryessa Union Elementary School District?
Berryessa Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Berryessa Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,976 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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