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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)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 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 857 students at Quimby Oak Middle.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Norwood Creek Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3241 Remington Way, San Jose, CA 95148
0
Rating
Students
530
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Quimby Oak Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3190 Quimby Rd., San Jose, CA 95148
0
Rating
Students
857
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
O. B. Whaley Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2655 Alvin Ave., San Jose, CA 95121
0
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chaboya Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3276 Cortona Dr., San Jose, CA 95135
0
Rating
Students
815
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Millbrook Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3200 Millbrook Dr., San Jose, CA 95148
0
Rating
Students
503
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
James Franklin Smith Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
2220 Woodbury Ln., San Jose, CA 95121
0
Rating
Students
595
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
4121 Mackin Woods Ln., San Jose, CA 95135
0
Rating
Students
727
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3701 Rue Mirassou Dr., San Jose, CA 95148
0
Rating
Students
497
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
420 Tully Rd., San Jose, CA 95111
0
Rating
Students
525
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bridges Academy
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1702 Mclaughlin Ave., San Jose, CA 95122
0
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
3200 Water St., San Jose, CA 95111
0
Rating
Students
396
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
G. W. Hellyer Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
725 Hellyer Ave., San Jose, CA 95111
0
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1602 Lucretia Ave., San Jose, CA 95122
0
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
publicmiddleGrade 4-8
3975 Mira Loma, San Jose, CA 95111
0
Rating
Students
253
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mckinley Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
651 Macredes Ave., San Jose, CA 95116
0
Rating
Students
206
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Los Arboles Literacy And Technology Academy
publicelementaryK-3
455 Los Arboles St., San Jose, CA 95111
0
Rating
Students
185
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Santee Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1313 Audubon Dr., San Jose, CA 95122
0
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
1250 Taper Ln., San Jose, CA 95122
0
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stonegate Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
2605 Gassmann Dr., San Jose, CA 95121
0
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
665 Wool Creek Dr., San Jose, CA 95112
0
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
23:1
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.