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WELCOME TO SINNOTT ELEMENTARY!

A white certificate reads 2027 BEST Elementary Schools, featuring the text SINNOTT ELEMENTARY, a tiger mascot, and a US News Best Elementary Schools badge.

John Sinnott Elementary School shines brightly as a powerhouse of academic excellence, soaring into the elite tier of elementary schools across California!

In the U.S. News & World Report rankings, Sinnott Elementary exemplifies extraordinary scholastic achievement and student success:

  • Top Statewide Standing: Ranked among the top 5% to 10% of all public elementary schools evaluated across California.

  • Best Elementary School Distinction: Earned official status as a U.S. News Best Elementary School for delivering top-tier performance across state standards.

  • Academic Powerhouse: Consistently achieves remarkable academic results, with 73%–80% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 75%–80% proficient in Mathematics—placing its math performance in the top 5% statewide and far exceeding California averages.

  • Innovative & Inclusive Culture: Built on a foundation of rigorous STEM and literacy frameworks, data-driven group instruction, exceptional support for English learners, and strong family-school partnerships.

Driven by dedicated educators, engaged families, and an inspiring learning community, John Sinnott Elementary School continues to empower young scholars to reach incredible heights!

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Sinnott Elementary School | 2025 Yellowstone Ave. Milpitas, CA 95035 | P: (408) 635-2674

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Tawiah Burroughs, Principal

Gina Sainten, Asst Principal

Jessica Yung, Principal's Secretary

Adriana Quinonez, Staff Secretary

Nina Roggasch, Health Clerk

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Sinnott is partnering with Think Together this school year for our after-school program.

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SINNOTT PTA

Join our Sinnott PTA and support our Wildcats community in a variety of ways throughout the school year.

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ABSENCES & ATTENDANCE

If you need to call in an absence for your child, please follow our school procedures to make sure they are marked accordingly.

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Reporting Absences and Tardies

October 27, 2026

Reporting Absences and Tardies

Dear Sinnott Families,We want to remind all families that tardies begin at 8am! If your child is late they need to report to the office! Failing to check in the office can result in being marked ab...

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