For the 2025 school year, there are 404 public schools serving 230,082 students in Santa Clara County, CA (there are , serving 60,071 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Santa Clara County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Santa Clara County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Santa Clara County, CA are Millikin Elementary School, Murdock-portal Elementary School and William Faria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Clara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 90% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21710 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-4798
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
750 San Pierre Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6950
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6950
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Gr: 7-8 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Amy Imai Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
253 Martens Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1711 Stanford Ave.
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1622
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1622
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
L. P. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Blaney Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6002
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2727.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Juana Briones Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Orme St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3131.
Silver Oak Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Farnsworth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14592 Oak St.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
C. B. Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20220 Suisun Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-2848
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Santa Clara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Gr: K-5
1039 Garden St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Gr: K | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 28%
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Gr: 10-12 | 22 students
Cambrian Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Gr: 6-8
Camden Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Gr: 9-12
155 N. Third St.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Gr: 8 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: 1-5
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
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%
Community Career Academy (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Gr: 9-12
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Gr: 6-8
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Gr: 9-10 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Gr: 9-12
Edge High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Gr: 5-6 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Santa Clara County, CA include Millikin Elementary School, Murdock-portal Elementary School and William Faria Elementary School. Santa Clara County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Santa Clara County?
404 public schools are located in Santa Clara County.
What percentage of students in Santa Clara County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Santa Clara County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Santa Clara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Santa Clara County include: Thomas Russell Middle School vs. Rancho Milpitas Middle School, Rancho Milpitas Middle School vs. Thomas Russell Middle School, Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School
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