For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,809 students in Gilroy, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Gilroy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilroy, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Gilroy, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Christopher High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilroy, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,667 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Gilroy High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Madonna High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Clara County Rop-south
Vocational School
700 West Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Gr: 10-12
Gilroy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gr: K-5
Gilroy Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
275 Ioof Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-8925
Gr: 7-10
277 I O O F Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
240 Swanston Ln.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-1715
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gilroy, CA include Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Gilroy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilroy?
5 public high schools are located in Gilroy.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?
Gilroy public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gilroy include: Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School, Christopher High School vs. Gilroy High School
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