Public schools in Gilroy, CA
17 open public schools with an address in Gilroy, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,763
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Gilroy public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Gilroy, CA: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,763 students, an average of 673 per school. The largest campus is Christopher High (1,630 students), and the largest elementary school is Las Animas Elementary (800).
Gilroy Unified operates the most schools here (15), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gilroy
Elementary schools in Gilroy
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Roble Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 551 | 23:1 | |
| Eliot Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 481 | 23.5:1 | |
| Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) District · Charter | KG–08 | 587 | 27.9:1 | |
| Glen View Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 508 | 23.1:1 | |
| Las Animas Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 800 | 23.9:1 | |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 722 | 24.1:1 | |
| Rod Kelley Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 697 | 26.3:1 | |
| Rucker Elementary Gilroy Unified | KG–05 | 510 | 24.3:1 |
Middle schools in Gilroy
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownell Middle Gilroy Unified | 06–08 | 672 | 21.5:1 | |
| Solorsano Middle Gilroy Unified | 06–08 | 749 | 22:1 | |
| South Valley Middle Gilroy Unified | 06–08 | 784 | 23.2:1 |
High schools in Gilroy
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High Gilroy Unified | 09–12 | 1,630 | 23.3:1 | |
| Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy Unified | 09–12 | 304 | 27.3:1 | |
| Gilroy High Gilroy Unified | 09–12 | 1,618 | 20.8:1 | |
| Mt. Madonna High Gilroy Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 150 | 16.1:1 | |
| Santa Clara County ROP-South Santa Clara County ROP · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gilroy
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy Special Ed Preschool Gilroy Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.5%
- Hispanic70.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Gilroy schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,763 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gilroy
How many public schools are in Gilroy, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Gilroy: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,763 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gilroy?
Schools with an address in Gilroy belong to 3 education agencies, led by Gilroy Unified (15 schools), Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) District (1 school), Santa Clara County ROP (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gilroy?
Christopher High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gilroy, with 1,630 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gilroy?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Gilroy are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School). Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gilroy schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gilroy public schools is 23.3:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gilroy guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities