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Santa Clara Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 9,639 students in Santa Clara Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Santa Clara Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
30 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
13,884 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked #317 of all 1,931 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 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
68 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,966 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
36%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,086 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
54%
# Black Students
364 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,451 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
18%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
868 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,288
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,068
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,086
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,085
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,036
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,034
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
973
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
985
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
932
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,101
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,092
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,065
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,139
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,825 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,730 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$456 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$552 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,825
$21,485
Spending / Student
$39,730
$19,787
Best Santa Clara Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millikin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Laurelwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
955 Teal Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1600
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1600
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Sutter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 Forbes Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4200
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Open Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
270 Washington Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3900
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3900
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Marian A. Peterson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1380 Rosalia Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 423-2800
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 423-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2720 Sonoma Pl.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4400
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-4400
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Braly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Don Callejon
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4176 Lick Mill Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Grades: K-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Saratoga Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-4300
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-4300
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1111.
George Mayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5030 N. First St.
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 423-1700
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 423-1700
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Grades: K-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1313.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1414.
Juan Cabrillo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2550 Cabrillo Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #1515.
Bracher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Chromite Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1200
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1200
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1616.
Briarwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1930 Townsend Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1300
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1300
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
C. W. Haman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
865 Los Padres Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-1400
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-1400
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Montague Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Laurie Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1900
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1900
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1919.
Bowers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2755 Barkley Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1100
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1100
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #2020.
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4949 Calle De Escuela
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1500
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1500
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #2121.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #2222.
Buchser Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Bellomy St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #2323.
Pomeroy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Pomeroy Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3800
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #2424.
Scott Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Scott Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-4100
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-4100
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abram Agnew Elementary School
Magnet School
3534 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2124
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2124
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
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