For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,351 students in 95122, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95122, CA are Yerba Buena High School, William C. Overfelt High School and Apollo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 95122 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95122, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 95122 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95122, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #22.
William C. Overfelt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #33.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
Grades: 11-12
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
95122, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
1240 Taper Ln.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-1680
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-1680
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95122, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95122, CA include Yerba Buena High School, William C. Overfelt High School and Apollo High School.
How many public high schools are located in 95122?
4 public high schools are located in 95122.
What is the racial composition of students in 95122?
95122 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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