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Best 95122 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,207 students in 95122, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 371 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95122, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95122, CA are College Connection Academy, Kipp Heartwood Academy and Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95122 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95122, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95122, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
George V. Leyva Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1865 Monrovia Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-4993
Gr: 7-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Taper Ln.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6300
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alpha Blanca Alvarado
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Donald J. Meyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1824 Daytona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8200
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1010.
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6325
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Katherine R. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 Clarice Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-6751
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1414.
William C. Overfelt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
Gr: 11-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Bridges Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1702 Mclaughlin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6400
Gr: 7-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Sylvia Cassell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tallahassee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7200
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1680 Foley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Santee Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 Audubon Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2020.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95122, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95122, CA include College Connection Academy, Kipp Heartwood Academy and Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 95122?
20 public schools are located in 95122.
What percentage of students in 95122 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95122 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95122?
95122 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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