For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,049 students in 94086, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94086, CA are Ponderosa Elementary School, Braly Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94086 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94086, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94086, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Braly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 East Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
94086, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94086, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94086, CA include Ponderosa Elementary School, Braly Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94086?
4 public elementary schools are located in 94086.
What is the racial composition of students in 94086?
94086 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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