For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,176 students in Gilroy, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 652 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Gilroy, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Las Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilroy, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilroy, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Cimino St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Gr: K-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Carmel St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Luigi Aprea Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9225 Calle Del Rey
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Rod Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8755 Kern Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gr: K-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Solorsano Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7121 Grenache Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
El Roble Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Third St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Santa Clara Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Gilroy High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 West Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eighth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
475 Old Gilroy St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Madonna High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Clara County Rop-south
Vocational School
700 West Sixth St. Ste. L
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-0361
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilroy, CA include Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Christopher High School and Las Animas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilroy?
16 public schools are located in Gilroy.
What percentage of students in Gilroy go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Gilroy are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?
Gilroy public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gilroy include: Christopher High School vs. Gilroy High School, Gilroy High School vs. Christopher High School, Rod Kelley Elementary School vs. Luigi Aprea Elementary School
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