For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,364 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunnyvale West are Cherry Chase Elementary School, Cupertino Middle School and Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Chase Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Cupertino Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1650 South Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Fremont High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
575 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
589 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA include Cherry Chase Elementary School, Cupertino Middle School and Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale?
the neighborhood of Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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