For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,254 students in 95121, CA (there are , serving 149 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95121, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95121, CA are James Franklin Smith Elementary School, Cadwallader Elementary School and Silver Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95121 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95121, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95121, CA 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Franklin Smith Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Woodbury Ln.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Cadwallader Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3799 Cadwallader Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Rank: #44.
Ramblewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Lightland Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
John J. Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 Daniel Maloney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6718
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6718
Grades: K-6
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2605 Gassmann Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5625
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #77.
Windmill Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Aetna Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5600
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 363-5600
Grades: K-8
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
O. B. Whaley Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Alvin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6759
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-6759
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
95121, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95121, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95121, CA include James Franklin Smith Elementary School, Cadwallader Elementary School and Silver Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in 95121?
8 public schools are located in 95121.
What percentage of students in 95121 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95121 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95121?
95121 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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