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John Sinnott Elementary School

2025 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Sinnott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Sinnott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

John Sinnott Elementary School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Wildcats Roar!'
School Mascot
Wildcats

School Rankings

John Sinnott Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Sinnott Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#651 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
75%
34%
73%
47%
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
80%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Sinnott Elementary School's ranking?
John Sinnott Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Sinnott Elementary School often compared to?
John Sinnott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curtner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Sinnott Elementary School?
724 students attend John Sinnott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John Sinnott Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Sinnott Elementary School?
John Sinnott Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Sinnott Elementary School offer ?
John Sinnott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Sinnott Elementary School part of?
John Sinnott Elementary School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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