For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public high schools serving 78,981 students in Santa Clara County, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Santa Clara County, CA are Lynbrook High School, Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy and Monta Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Santa Clara County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leland High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Santa Clara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Cupertino High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,811 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,932 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Leland High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,519 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Los Altos High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 2,114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Evergreen Valley High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,749 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 2,202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Los Gatos High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 High School Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,977 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Homestead High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Leigh High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3405
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Milpitas High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1285 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,029 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Piedmont Hills High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,945 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Branham High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1570 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
Gr: 9-12 | 1,955 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1919.
Westmont High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4805 Westmont Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 626-3406
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 626-3406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Mission Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 855-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2222.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Santa Clara High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2600
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,732 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Summit Public School Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Ann Sobrato High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Burnett Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6200
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 201-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
Prospect High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18900 Prospect Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 626-3408
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 626-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,492 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Adrian Wilcox High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 Monroe St.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2400
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Fremont High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
575 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Independence High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: #3232.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Milpitas Middle College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 947-5355
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 947-5355
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3434.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Willow Glen High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,580 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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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 high schools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Clara County, CA include Lynbrook High School, Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy and Monta Vista High School. Santa Clara County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Clara County?
82 public high schools are located in Santa Clara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County public high schools minority enrollment is 84% 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 Santa Clara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santa Clara County include: Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School, Christopher High School vs. Gilroy High School, Live Oak High School vs. Ann Sobrato High School
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