Best High Schools in 95118, CA

High schools
6
Students
8,051
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 95118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Branham High

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students

2. Leigh High

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Campbell Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students

3. Pioneer High

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students

4. Willow Glen High

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students

5. Gunderson High

C-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students

6. Broadway High

F

SchoolGrade

2%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95118, CA

Middle schools
4
Students
3,647
Avg actual
49%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 95118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dartmouth Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

2. Castillero Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 881 Students

3. Willow Glen Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1155 Students

4. John Muir Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95118, CA

Elementary schools
13
Students
5,127
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 95118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oster Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students

2. Guadalupe Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

3. Los Alamitos Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students

4. Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students

5. Lietz Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students

6. Reed Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students

7. Schallenberger Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

8. Almaden Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students

9. Canoas Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students

10. Allen At Steinbeck

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95118, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

95118, CA has a total population of 32,668 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95118, CA

17,018

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95118, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95118, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95118, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,418 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95118, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 95118, CA

How many schools are in 95118, CA?

95118, CA has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,018 students in total.

How do schools in 95118 perform on state tests?

On average, 25 schools in 95118 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 95118 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95118?

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: 38%
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