For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,290 students in 95129, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95129, CA are Murdock-portal Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle School and R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95129 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95129, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95129, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 97% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 97% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 87% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Country Lane Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
95129, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Moreland Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4835 Doyle Road
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95129, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95129, CA include Murdock-portal Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle School and R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95129?
8 public elementary schools are located in 95129.
What is the racial composition of students in 95129?
95129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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