For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,809 students in Gilroy, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Gilroy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilroy, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Gilroy, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilroy, CA (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.
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: #44.
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
Santa Clara County Rop-south
Vocational School
700 West Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Gilroy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7149
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7149
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gilroy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
275 Ioof Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
277 I O O F Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
240 Swanston Ln.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA include Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Gilroy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilroy?
5 public high schools are located in Gilroy.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?
Gilroy public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gilroy include: Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School, Christopher High School vs. Gilroy High School
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