For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,491 students in 95136, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 543 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 95136, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95136, CA are Rachel Carson Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95136 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95136, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95136, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Bluefield Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 226-4655
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 226-4655
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5035 Poston Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 227-0424
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 227-0424
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Gunderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Gr: 6-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
Vocational School
760 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95136, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95136, CA include Rachel Carson Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 95136?
7 public schools are located in 95136.
What percentage of students in 95136 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 95136 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95136?
95136 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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