For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,224 students in 95125, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95125, CA are Booksin Elementary School, Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and Schallenberger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95125 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95125, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95125, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Booksin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Schallenberger Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
River Glen
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Broadway
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Grades: 6-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #77.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Blackford Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Illinois Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
95125, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-4422
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-4422
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95125, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95125, CA include Booksin Elementary School, Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School and Schallenberger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95125?
10 public elementary schools are located in 95125.
What is the racial composition of students in 95125?
95125 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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