Best Public Elementary Schools in 95126 (San Jose, CA) (2026)

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Best 95126 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,979 students in 95126, CA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95126, CA are Merritt Trace Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Ace Inspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 95126 have an score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95126, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95126, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Merritt Trace Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
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651 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6257

Gr: K-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #22.

Herbert Hoover Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
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1635 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6274

Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Ace Inspire Academy

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
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1155 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008

Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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95126, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

706 W. Julian St.
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

Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Edge High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250

Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838

Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794

Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Perseverance Preparatory (Closed 2023)

Charter School

484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057

Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

San Jose Community High School (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

1155 E. Julian St., Attn. Stud
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 279-2550

San Jose Community Middle School (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

1155 E. Julian St., Attn: Stud
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 279-2550

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95126, CA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95126, CA include Merritt Trace Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Ace Inspire Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in 95126?

3 public elementary schools are located in 95126.

What is the racial composition of students in 95126?

95126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).