Summary:
Zip code 95120 in San Jose, California, is served by eight highly-rated public schools—five elementary, two middle, and one high school—primarily within the San Jose Unified district, creating a strong K-12 pathway for families in the area.
This area is distinguished by consistently high academic performance, where every school exceeds California state averages in core subjects, with mathematics being a particular strength. Standout schools include Williams Elementary, the top-ranked elementary school, Bret Harte Middle for its exceptional math scores, and Leland High, which boasts a 97.4% graduation rate. In comparison, Castillero Middle has a lower rank and higher chronic absenteeism than its peers, though it still performs well above the state average.
An interesting finding is that higher per-student spending does not directly correlate with a higher rank here, as seen with Guadalupe Elementary from the Union Elementary district, which achieves excellent results with the lowest spending in the set. Overall, families can expect a cluster of stable, top-performing schools with very low chronic absenteeism, supporting students effectively from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Thank you for your feedback!