For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,583 students in 95117, CA (there are , serving 1,562 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 95117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95117, CA are Discovery Charter, Lynhaven Elementary School and Leroy Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95117 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95117, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95117, CA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Leroy Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Rhoda Dr.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Boynton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Boynton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 626-3404
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 626-3404
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
95117, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Hibiscus Ln.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Wei Yu International Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3675 Payne Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95117, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95117, CA include Discovery Charter, Lynhaven Elementary School and Leroy Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95117?
4 public schools are located in 95117.
What percentage of students in 95117 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 95117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95117?
95117 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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