For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,861 students in 95131, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95131, CA are Vinci Park Elementary School, Santa Clara County Court and Brooktree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95131 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95131, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95131, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinci Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1311 Vinci Park Way
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Brooktree Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1781 Olivetree Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Gr: K-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Opportunity Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(844) 692-4888
San Jose, CA 95131
(844) 692-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Santa Clara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
Gr: K-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95131, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95131, CA include Vinci Park Elementary School, Santa Clara County Court and Brooktree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95131?
7 public schools are located in 95131.
What is the racial composition of students in 95131?
95131 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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