Ruskin Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95132 · Berryessa Union Elementary
#464 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#6963 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruskin Elementary
Ruskin Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Berryessa Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 367 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 464th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 367.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Ruskin Elementary ranks 30th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruskin Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruskin Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sierramont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 469 m away
Piedmont Hills High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,918 students · 606 m away
Cherrywood Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 950 m away
Summerdale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students · 1.2 km away
Majestic Way Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.2 km away
Piedmont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 1.3 km away
Noble Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 1.6 km away
Morrill Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students · 1.7 km away
Toyon Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
231 students · 1.9 km away
Laneview Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students · 2.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruskin Elementary a good school?
Ruskin Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #464 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruskin Elementary rank in California?
Ruskin Elementary ranks #464 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #6963 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruskin Elementary?
Ruskin Elementary had 367 students in 2025.
Is Ruskin Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ruskin Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruskin Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruskin Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.