For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,686 students in 95136, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 553 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 95136, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95136, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Hayes Elementary School and Rachel Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95136 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95136, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95136, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Bluefield Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 226-4655
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 226-4655
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Hayes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5035 Poston Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 227-0424
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 227-0424
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #44.
Gunderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
Grades: 9-12
| 921 students
Rank: #55.
Terrell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Grades: 3-12
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
Vocational School
760 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
95136, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95136, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95136, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Hayes Elementary School and Rachel Carson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95136?
7 public schools are located in 95136.
What percentage of students in 95136 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 95136 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95136?
95136 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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