For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,589 students in 95116, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95116, CA are Sunrise Middle School, Mckinley Elementary School and Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95116 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95116, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95116, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Macredes Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 283-6350
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 283-6350
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Aptitud Community Academy At Goss
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2475 Van Winkle Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7656
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Selma Olinder Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
890 East William
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Renaissance At Mathson
Alternative School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1721 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8700
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #88.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #99.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95116, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95116, CA include Sunrise Middle School, Mckinley Elementary School and Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.).
How many public elementary schools are located in 95116?
9 public elementary schools are located in 95116.
What is the racial composition of students in 95116?
95116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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