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Best Schools in 95116, CA
95116, CA has 31 public schools (4 high, 8 middle, 18 elementary) serving 15,254 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 95116 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95116, CA
The top high schools in 95116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2517 Students
2. Yerba Buena High
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Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1724 Students
3. San Jose High
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
4. James Lick High
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Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95116, CA
The top middle schools in 95116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunrise Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunrise Middle District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
2. William Sheppard Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
3. Ocala Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Renaissance At Mathson
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 351 Students
5. Muwekma Ohlone Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
6. Ace Inspire Academy
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Ace Inspire Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 239 Students
7. Bridges Academy
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
8. Ace Empower Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Ace Empower Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95116, CA
The top elementary schools in 95116, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocketship Discovery Prep
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rocketship Discovery Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
2. Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
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Rocketship Los Suenos Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
3. Ben Painter Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
4. Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
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Projected Test Scores
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
5. Russo/mcentee Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
6. Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
7. Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 319 Students
8. Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
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Projected Test Scores
Alum Rock Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 422 Students
9. Selma Olinder Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
10. San Antonio Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95116, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95116, CA has a total population of 51,392 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95116, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95116, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95116, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95116, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95116, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95116, CA
How many schools are in 95116, CA?
95116, CA has 31 public schools: 4 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,254 students in total.
How do schools in 95116 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 95116 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 95116 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95116?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 50%
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