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Best Schools in 95131, CA
95131, CA has 22 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,112 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 95131 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95131, CA
The top high schools in 95131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Clara High
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1849 Students
2. Kathleen Macdonald High
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Independence High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2517 Students
4. San Jose High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
5. Santa Clara County Community
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Santa Clara County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
6. Opportunity Youth Academy
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Santa Clara County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
7. Santa Clara County Court
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Santa Clara County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95131, CA
The top middle schools in 95131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierramont Middle
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Morrill Middle
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
3. Piedmont Middle
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
4. Buchser Middle
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
5. Dolores Huerta Middle
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
6. Muwekma Ohlone Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95131, CA
The top elementary schools in 95131, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
2. Vinci Park Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
3. Abram Agnew Elementary
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students
4. Brooktree Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
5. Montague Elementary
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
6. Orchard Elementary
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Orchard Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 763 Students
7. Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
8. Scott Lane Elementary
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95131, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95131, CA has a total population of 31,749 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95131, 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 95131, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95131, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95131, 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 95131, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95131, CA
How many schools are in 95131, CA?
95131, CA has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,112 students in total.
How do schools in 95131 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 95131 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 95131 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95131?
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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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations