For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,010 students in 95129, CA (there are , serving 3,268 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 95129, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95129, CA are Murdock-portal Elementary School, Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95129 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95129, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95129, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #44.
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6990 Melvin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Grades: K-8
| 965 students
Rank: #88.
Country Lane Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5140 Country Ln.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3400
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3400
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Manuel De Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
95129, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Moreland Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4835 Doyle Road
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95129, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95129, CA include Murdock-portal Elementary School, Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 95129?
9 public schools are located in 95129.
What percentage of students in 95129 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 95129 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95129?
95129 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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