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Pearl Zanker Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School

Should you attend Pearl Zanker Elementary School or Northwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Pearl Zanker Elementary School
1585 Fallen Leaf Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Northwood Elementary School
2760 East Trimble Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Pearl Zanker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pearl Zanker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 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).
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
578 students
454 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearl Zanker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearl Zanker Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearl Zanker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearl Zanker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milpitas Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1481 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#465 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearl Zanker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in CA)
74%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearl Zanker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milpitas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearl Zanker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milpitas Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pearl Zanker Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
93
93
Grade 1 Students
79
70
Grade 2 Students
86
76
Grade 3 Students
95
80
Grade 4 Students
76
79
Grade 5 Students
78
56
Grade 6 Students
71
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
67%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Milpitas Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearl Zanker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearl Zanker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milpitas Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berryessa Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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