For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,423 students in 95117, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95117, CA are Discovery Charter, Lynhaven Elementary School and Leroy Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95117 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95117, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95117, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Lynhaven Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
881 South Cypress Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 566-0368
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Leroy Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Rhoda Dr.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
95117, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Hibiscus Ln.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Wei Yu International Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3675 Payne Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95117, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95117, CA include Discovery Charter, Lynhaven Elementary School and Leroy Anderson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95117?
3 public elementary schools are located in 95117.
What is the racial composition of students in 95117?
95117 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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