For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,533 students in 95112, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95112, CA are Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95112, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95112, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Grades: 5-8
| 230 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1060 East Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
95112, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95112, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95112, CA include Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Muwekma Ohlone Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95112?
7 public elementary schools are located in 95112.
What is the racial composition of students in 95112?
95112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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