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Gilroy Unified School District (2026) - Gilroy, CA

Gilroy Unified School District

7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020-7313
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gilroy Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,176 students in Gilroy Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gilroy Unified School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
10,176 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
446 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gilroy Unified School District, which is ranked #935 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#900 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
34%
41%
47%
29%
29%
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
71%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
11%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,210 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,912
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,210
$18,511

Best Gilroy Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Day Rd.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
6550 Cimino St.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 Carmel St.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
9225 Calle Del Rey
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
8755 Kern Ave.
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
7121 Grenache Way
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7881 Murray Ave.
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Third St.
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Santa Clara Ave.
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 West Tenth St.
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Eighth St.
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Old Gilroy St.
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,176 students.
What is the rank of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District is ranked #935 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy Unified School District?
71% of Gilroy Unified School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gilroy Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,210 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 10,176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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