For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,746 students in 95130, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 645 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 95130, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95130, CA are Gussie M. Baker Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and George C. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95130 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95130, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95130, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4845 Bucknall Rd.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
George C. Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3750 Gleason Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3700
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3700
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Moreland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Student Ln.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
Latimer
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95130, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95130, CA include Gussie M. Baker Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and George C. Payne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95130?
5 public schools are located in 95130.
What percentage of students in 95130 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 95130 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95130?
95130 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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