Merritt Trace Elementary
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades K-5
3,679th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
Merritt Trace Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merritt Trace Elementary 3,679th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2015 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Merritt Trace Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 391 students tested
Merritt Trace Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 836 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.4% | 69.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 16.1% | 16.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 6.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 5.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Merritt Trace Elementary
Typical home value $1.21M in zip 95126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Merritt Trace Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Luther Burbank ElementaryLuther Burbank · 0.5 mi away3,862nd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 30% - 10Washington Open ElementarySanta Clara Unified · 1.1 mi away400th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 75% - 5Sherman Oaks ElementaryCampbell Union · 1.4 mi away · charter2,955th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 36% - 7Westwood ElementarySanta Clara Unified · 1.9 mi away2,142nd of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 39% - 7River GlenSan Jose Unified · 2 mi away2,139th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 2Blackford ElementaryCampbell Union · 2.2 mi away · charter4,989th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 21% - 6Rocketship Mateo Sheedy ElementarySanta Clara County Office of Education · 2.2 mi away · charter2,661st of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 42% - 6C. W. Haman ElementarySanta Clara Unified · 2.3 mi away2,587th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merritt Trace Elementary in?
Merritt Trace Elementary is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Merritt Trace Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merritt Trace Elementary 3,679th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Merritt Trace Elementary?
Hispanic 70%, White 16%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 6% (836 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merritt Trace Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95126 is $1.21M 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.