Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pearl Zanker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Zanker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pearl Zanker Elementary School's student population of 563 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearl Zanker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Zanker Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
67%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Milpitas Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Zanker Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Zanker Elementary School is ranked #1481 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pearl Zanker Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Zanker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Elementary School, Mabel Mattos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pearl Zanker Elementary School?
563 students attend Pearl Zanker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pearl Zanker Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearl Zanker Elementary School?
Pearl Zanker Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pearl Zanker Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Zanker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pearl Zanker Elementary School part of?
Pearl Zanker Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
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