For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,890 students in 95136, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 95136 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95136, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95136, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95136, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95136, CA include Rachel Carson Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95136?
5 public elementary schools are located in 95136.
What is the racial composition of students in 95136?
95136 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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