John Colpitts Ainsley House No. 3 · Photo: JaGa · CC BY-SA 3.0Campbell’s public schools outscore 85% of California districts
In Campbell, 49% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Campbell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Campbell’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 336 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Campbell’s, its schools beat 80%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 49% across its districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Campbell Union High spends $19,636 per student and Campbell Union Elementary $21,646, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Capri Elementary, Forest Hill Elementary, Rolling Hills Middle, Village, Campbell School of Innovation, Campbell Christian School (private), St. Lucy Parish School (private), Canyon Heights Academy (private), Old Orchard School (private), Springbridge International School (private), Casa Di Mir Montessori Elementary School (private), San Jose Christian School (private), Starbright School - Campbell Campus (private), Davinci Academy of Silicon Valley (private), S.A.G.E. Academy (private), Edison Learning Corp. (private) and S.a.g.e Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Campbell’s grade
A: better than 85% of California school districts, #122 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Campbell, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Campbell
Rosemary
Grades K–5 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Campbell
Rosemary
Grades K–5 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Campbell
Rosemary
Grades K–5 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Campbell
Rosemary
Grades K–5 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Campbell
Rosemary
Grades K–5 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Campbell
Rosemary
Grades K–5 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Campbell
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
Grades K–8 · 491 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
7th grade in Campbell
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
Grades K–8 · 491 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
8th grade in Campbell
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
Grades K–8 · 491 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in San Jose
Parts of Campbell (11% of its land) are served by Moreland instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Campbell
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Campbell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Campbell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell | A | Campbell Union Elementary K–8 · Cambrian Elementary K–8 · Campbell Union High 9–12 |
| San Jose | B+ | San Jose Unified K–12 · East Side Union High 9–12 |
| Los Gatos | A | Los Gatos Union Elementary K–8 · Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union 9–12 · Campbell Union High 9–12 |
| Saratoga | A+ | Saratoga Union Elementary K–8 · Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union 9–12 |
Every school in Campbell
24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Campbell’s schools
Are Campbell’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Campbell children attend outscore 85% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #122 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Campbell in?
Campbell Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 8,359 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Campbell are served by Moreland.
Where do Campbell kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Leigh High, Branham High, Westmont High, Prospect High and Del Mar High.
What is Campbell’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Campbell Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Campbell spend per student?
$19,636 in Campbell Union High School District, $21,646 in Campbell Union Elementary School District and $17,397 in Cambrian Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Campbell?
Yes: Campbell Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 448 students), St. Lucy Parish School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 253 students), Canyon Heights Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 207 students), Old Orchard School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 179 students), Springbridge International School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 167 students), Casa Di Mir Montessori Elementary School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 161 students), San Jose Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 160 students), Starbright School - Campbell Campus (nonsectarian, grades PK–4, 150 students), Davinci Academy of Silicon Valley (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 75 students), S.A.G.E. Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 43 students), Edison Learning Corp. (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 33 students) and S.a.g.e Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 33 students). Campbell also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Campbell families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.