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Gilroy Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,239 students in Gilroy Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gilroy Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
10,239 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Gilroy Unified School District, which is ranked #950 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#922 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
46 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
765 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,272 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
56%
# Black Students
120 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,228 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
781 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
769
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
611
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
666
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
706
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
729
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
716
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
721
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
740
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
772
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
877
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
945
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
934
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,053
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,802 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,098 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,802
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,098
$18,396
Best Gilroy Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,667 students
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Cimino St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Grades: K-5
| 793 students
Rank: #44.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Carmel St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Rod Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8755 Kern Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Solorsano Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7121 Grenache Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #77.
Luigi Aprea Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9225 Calle Del Rey
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #88.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Santa Clara Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
El Roble Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Third St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1111.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
475 Old Gilroy St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Gilroy High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,664 students
Rank: #1313.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eighth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Madonna High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,239 students.
What is the rank of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District is ranked #950 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy Unified School District?
71% of Gilroy Unified School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gilroy Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,098 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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