Best public schools in Cupertino, CA
All 13 public schools in Cupertino, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
13public schools
11,641students enrolled, 2025-26
81%median school, reading (ELA)
84%median school, math
$2.96Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
William Faria Elementary has the highest reading result in Cupertino at 93%, and William Faria Elementary has the highest math result at 97%. The median Cupertino school is 21 points above the Santa Clara County reading average (60%) and 31 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Cupertino Union, Fremont Union High. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $2.96M to $2.96M.
Cupertino elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Faria ElementaryCupertino · Grades K-5 | Cupertino Union | 93% | 97% | $2.96M |
| 2 | Abraham Lincoln ElementaryCupertino · Grades K-5 | Cupertino Union | 82% | 88% | $2.96M |
| 3 | C. B. Eaton ElementaryCupertino · Grades K-5 | Cupertino Union | 80% | 87% | $2.96M |
| 4 | L. P. Collins ElementaryCupertino · Grades K-5 | Cupertino Union | 78% | 84% | $2.96M |
| 5 | Stevens Creek ElementaryCupertino · Grades K-5 | Cupertino Union | 78% | 83% | $2.96M |
| 6 | D. J. Sedgwick ElementaryCupertino · Grades P-5 | Cupertino Union | 69% | 76% | $2.96M |
| 7 | Garden Gate ElementaryCupertino · Grades K-5 | Cupertino Union | 60% | 70% | $2.96M |
Cupertino middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F. Kennedy MiddleCupertino · Grades 6-8 | Cupertino Union | 88% | 91% | $2.96M |
| 2 | Sam H. Lawson MiddleCupertino · Grades 6-8 | Cupertino Union | 83% | 87% | $2.96M |
| 3 | Warren E. Hyde MiddleCupertino · Grades 6-8 | Cupertino Union | 81% | 80% | $2.96M |
Cupertino high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monta Vista HighCupertino · Grades 9-12 | Fremont Union High | 86% | 87% | 337 | $2.96M |
| 2 | Cupertino HighCupertino · Grades 9-12 | Fremont Union High | 85% | 82% | 306 | $2.96M |
| 3 | Homestead HighCupertino · Grades 9-12 | Fremont Union High | 81% | 70% | 297 | $2.96M |
How Cupertino compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino (median school) | 81% | 84% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |