What types of schools are available in San Jose, California?

San Jose, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in San Jose, California

Q: How many schools are in San Jose, California?

There are 232 schools in San Jose, California, serving 126,311 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in San Jose?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in San Jose, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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

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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)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)12 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 1,393 students at Pioneer High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Terrell Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3925 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA 95136

Washington Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

100 Oak St., San Jose, CA 95110

6515 Grapevine Way, San Jose, CA 95120

275 North 24Th St., San Jose, CA 95116

Muwekma Ohlone Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

850 North Second St., San Jose, CA 95112

1524 Jacob Ave., San Jose, CA 95118

1290 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA 95118

1088 Broadway, San Jose, CA 95125

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6384 Leyland Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95120

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7050 Bret Harte Dr., San Jose, CA 95120

Anne Darling Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

333 North 33Rd St., San Jose, CA 95133

1590 Dry Creek Rd., San Jose, CA 95125

Rachel Carson Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4245 Meg Dr., San Jose, CA 95136

Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

102 Sonora Ave., San Jose, CA 95110

1150 Rajkovich Way, San Jose, CA 95120

921 Fox Ln., San Jose, CA 95131

Anderson (Alex) Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

5800 Calpine Dr., San Jose, CA 95123

530 Gettysburg Dr., San Jose, CA 95123

Ledesma (Rita) Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1001 Schoolhouse Rd., San Jose, CA 95138

502 Illinois Ave., San Jose, CA 95125

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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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.

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