schoolsbycounty

Santa Clara County Public Schools

Total Schools

411

public schools

Total Enrollment

235,111

students

School Districts

79

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Santa Clara County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Santa Clara County has 79 district entries. San Jose Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 42 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 20 listed communities. San Jose has the most listed schools, with 226 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 255 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 63 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 63 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

48 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

411

in Santa Clara County

Reported Enrollment

235,111

407 schools reporting

School Districts

79

districts

Charter Schools

63

15% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary255
Middle67
High79
Other10

79 School Districts in Santa Clara County

San Jose Unified

42 schools
25,351 students

East Side Union High

16 schools
20,915 students

Santa Clara Unified

30 schools
13,884 students

Cupertino Union

23 schools
13,455 students

Gilroy Unified

15 schools
10,418 students

Palo Alto Unified

19 schools
10,285 students

Fremont Union High

6 schools
9,978 students

Milpitas Unified

15 schools
9,955 students

Evergreen Elementary

16 schools
8,874 students

Oak Grove Elementary

18 schools
8,596 students

411 Public Schools in Santa Clara County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 48 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 411 matching schools

Milpitas High

Milpitas Unified

Milpitas, 95035 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,026 students

Evergreen Valley High

East Side Union High

San Jose, 95148 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,767 students

Independence High

East Side Union High

San Jose, 95133 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,517 students

Silver Creek High

East Side Union High

San Jose, 95121 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,315 students

Homestead High

Fremont Union High

Cupertino, 95014 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,311 students

Mountain View High

Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Mountain View, 94040 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,220 students

Santa Teresa High

East Side Union High

San Jose, 95123 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,196 students

Fremont High

Fremont Union High

Sunnyvale, 94087 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,171 students

Los Altos High

Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Los Altos, 94022 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,141 students

Los Gatos High

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High

Los Gatos, 95030 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,067 students

Cupertino High

Fremont Union High

Cupertino, 95014 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,997 students

Palo Alto High

Palo Alto Unified

Palo Alto, 94301 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,992 students

Branham High

Campbell Union High

San Jose, 95118 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,990 students

Piedmont Hills High

East Side Union High

San Jose, 95132 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,925 students

Adrian Wilcox High

Santa Clara Unified

Santa Clara, 95051 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,859 students

Santa Clara High

Santa Clara Unified

Santa Clara, 95051 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,849 students

Leigh High

Campbell Union High

San Jose, 95124 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,812 students

Henry M. Gunn High

Palo Alto Unified

Palo Alto, 94306 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,787 students

Monta Vista High

Fremont Union High

Cupertino, 95014 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,751 students

Lynbrook High

Fremont Union High

San Jose, 95129 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,741 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

28 more profiles

Santa Clara County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Santa Clara County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Santa Clara County public school directory?

The directory lists 411 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Santa Clara County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Santa Clara County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Santa Clara County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 48 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Santa Clara County?

Start with the 79 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Santa Clara County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.