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Best Schools in San Jose, California
Compare 232 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
232
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
126,311
Total Students
Across San Jose
21:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
232 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)10 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,543 students at Willow Glen High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Lowell Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
625 South Seventh St., San Jose, CA 95112
0
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Muir Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1260 Branham Ln., San Jose, CA 95118
0
Rating
Students
722
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Leland High
publichighGrade 9-12
6677 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120
0
Rating
Students
1,471
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Schallenberger Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1280 Koch Ln., San Jose, CA 95125
0
Rating
Students
509
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pioneer High
publichighGrade 9-12
1290 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA 95118
0
Rating
Students
1,393
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reed Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1524 Jacob Ave., San Jose, CA 95118
0
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Muwekma Ohlone Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
850 North Second St., San Jose, CA 95112
0
Rating
Students
587
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Jose High
publichighGrade 9-12
275 North 24Th St., San Jose, CA 95116
0
Rating
Students
874
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Simonds Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
6515 Grapevine Way, San Jose, CA 95120
0
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
100 Oak St., San Jose, CA 95110
0
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Terrell Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3925 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136
0
Rating
Students
255
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Merritt Trace Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
651 Dana Ave., San Jose, CA 95126
0
Rating
Students
829
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
publicelementaryK-5
1290 Kimberly Dr., San Jose, CA 95118
0
Rating
Students
622
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Liberty Alternative
publichighGrade 6-12
4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136
0
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Willow Glen High
publichighGrade 9-12
2001 Cottle Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
0
Rating
Students
1,543
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Willow Glen Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1425 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
0
Rating
Students
660
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Canoas Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
880 Wren Dr., San Jose, CA 95125
0
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1610 Bird Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
0
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ernesto Galarza Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1610 Bird Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
0
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kathleen Macdonald High
publichighGrade 9-12
3588 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95134
0
Rating
Students
683
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in San Jose
San Jose, California is home to 232 schools serving over 126,311 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Jose, California?
There are 232 schools in San Jose, serving 126,311 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in San Jose?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in San Jose include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Jose?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Jose is 21:1.