Ernesto Galarza Elementary
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades K-5
5,503rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
Ernesto Galarza Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ernesto Galarza Elementary 5,503rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2015 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 156 students tested
Ernesto Galarza Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.3% | 84.5% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 5.8% | 3.7% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ernesto Galarza Elementary
Typical home value $1.90M in zip 95125 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ernesto Galarza Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Hammer Montessori at GardnerSan Jose Unified · 0 mi away587th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 74% - 7Willow Glen ElementarySan Jose Unified · 0.5 mi away2,104th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 4Rocketship Alma AcademySanta Clara County Office of Education · 0.8 mi away · charter3,597th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 34% - 7River GlenSan Jose Unified · 0.9 mi away2,139th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 6Rocketship Mateo Sheedy ElementarySanta Clara County Office of Education · 1.2 mi away · charter2,661st of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 42% - 1Washington ElementarySan Jose Unified · 1.3 mi away5,551st of 5,659
ELA 11% · Math 14% - 10Booksin ElementarySan Jose Unified · 1.5 mi away472nd of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 76% - 8Schallenberger ElementarySan Jose Unified · 1.6 mi away1,628th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ernesto Galarza Elementary in?
Ernesto Galarza Elementary is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Ernesto Galarza Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ernesto Galarza Elementary 5,503rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ernesto Galarza Elementary?
Hispanic 85%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 4%, White 4% (323 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ernesto Galarza Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95125 is $1.90M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.