For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,709 students in 95112, CA (there are , serving 896 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 95112, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95112, CA are Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95112, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95112, CA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Gr: 5-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1060 East Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Charter School
1560 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404
Gr: 12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
95112, California 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95112, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95112, CA include Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 95112?
8 public schools are located in 95112.
What percentage of students in 95112 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 95112 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95112?
95112 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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