Zanker Elementary School

Three children sit at a table with colorful pencils and a dollhouse in the background.

Students work on laptops and with paper at desks in a classroom setting.

A classroom of diverse children sit at desks, ready for a lesson.

Children and a teacher sit at a table, engaged in an activity.

A sign reads 'Everyone is welcome, you belong here,' with diverse hands reaching up.

A group of people sit around a table, engaged in conversation.

A yellow poster displays six small images, likely representing different topics.

A teacher assists students gathered around a table in a classroom.

WELCOME TO ZANKER ELEMENTARY!

Zanker Elementary School | 1585 Fallen Leaf Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 | P: (408) 635-2882

Hetal Patel, Principal

408-635-2882 ext. 2005
Jean Dillon, Asst Principal

408-635-2882 ext. 2012
Sally Minor, Principal's Secretary
Evelin Gonzalez, Staff Secretary
Meenal Jain, Health Clerk

Enroll Your Child

Zanker is an innovative learning community, inspiring and empowering our students through collaboration and critical thinking.
Enroll Now
Help Zanker fund a track

Help us raise $57,000 to put in a gravel track for all of our students. The track would connect the paved areas of the playground so when students ru
Donate
Request Student Records

Schools requesting student records, please email a request to Evelin Gonzalez: egonzalez@musd.org

Latest News

Download the ParentSquare app to stay up to date on district news, events, and more!

October 22, 2025

Upcoming Events for MUSD Families

Click here or image for clickable pdf flyers

October 16, 2025

Join us for a FREE screening of Screenagers Next Chapter this Wednesday, October 22 at Milpitas HS Library

[Tuesday, Oct 21 at 9:41 AM] UPDATED INFORMATION: School-Linked Services presents a series of documentary screenings to spark important conversations between parents and students. 1) Screenagers: Nex. . .

October 7, 2025

JOIN THE FUN! Building A Culture of WE student video contest

Greetings MUSD Families, Video submissions will only be accepted from MUSD student email accounts. You will not have access with a personal account. Also, your student will not submit the form until . . .

October 1, 2025

Today is CBEDS Attendance Information Day - Make sure Every Student is Counted at School for Success

Greetings MUSD Families, We need your help! Today marks the California Department of Educations annual Attendance Information Day , and together we must ensure all of our MUSD students are coun. . .