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Briarwood Elementary

Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara County · 1930 Townsend Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051-2203

(408) 423-1300

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7/10
#1944
Rank 1944 out of 5,722
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2119 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1912 · 67th percentile
Science7/10 · #1772 · 68th percentile

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School Overview

Briarwood Elementary sits in the heart of Santa Clara, a city that blends suburban calm with the buzz of Silicon Valley just outside the door. The school performs solidly across the board, making it a dependable choice for families who want a well-rounded public school experience without the intense pressure of some of the area's more hyper-competitive campuses. Families drawn to Santa Clara tend to appreciate its tight-knit neighborhoods, easy access to major tech employers, and a community that values education without losing sight of balance.

Student Demographics

123 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
66 (54%)
Asian
24 (20%)
White
18 (15%)
Multiple Races
5 (4%)
Filipino
5 (4%)
African American
4 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (48%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged62 (50%)
Students with Disabilities22 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

288
Enrollment
15.1
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #677 · 89th percentile

263 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found