Schools in Gilroy, CA
Gilroy Unified School District offers a progressive approach to education with neighborhood schools, systematic testing, and specialization services for under-achieving students. In all, the 15 public schools in Gilroy's school district service 9,800 students. There are also four private schools and a charter school.
Gavilan College, situated on a beautiful campus in the southwest foothills, augments Gilroy’s outstanding school system. Several major universities are located within a one-hour drive, including:
- California State University at Monterey Bay
- University of California at Santa Cruz
- San Jose State University
- Santa Clara University
- Stanford
