For the 2023-24 school year, there are 229 public schools serving 127,079 students in San Jose, CA (there are 94 private schools, serving 23,576 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in San Jose, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Jose, CA are Lynbrook High School, Murdock-portal Elementary School and Joaquin Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Jose, CA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynbrook High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #44.
Williams Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6990 Melvin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #77.
Evergreen Valley High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,896 students
Rank: #88.
Leigh High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3405
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 1,767 students
Rank: #99.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #1111.
Graystone Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1212.
Leland High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #1313.
Bret Harte Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #1414.
Branham High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1570 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
Grades: 9-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #1515.
Simonds Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1616.
Independence High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,711 students
Rank: #1717.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1818.
Santa Teresa High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,164 students
Rank: #1919.
Piedmont Hills High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1377 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,953 students
Rank: #2020.
Silver Creek High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,422 students
Rank: #2121.
Booksin Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #2222.
Pioneer High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: #2323.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2424.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #2626.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #2727.
Reed Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2828.
Manuel De Vargas Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #2929.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1790 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #3030.
Middle College High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
Grades: 11-12
| 35 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak Grove High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #3232.
Easterbrook Discovery
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Grades: K-8
| 994 students
Rank: #3333.
Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet
Math: 47% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Laneview Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2095 Warmwood Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1920
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
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San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Ace Alum Rock Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
Cambrian Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Camden Community Day (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Community Career Academy (Continuation School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Edge High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Legacy Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
4949 Harwood Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Jose, CA include Lynbrook High School, Murdock-portal Elementary School and Joaquin Miller Middle School.
How many public schools are located in San Jose, CA?
229 public schools are located in San Jose, CA.
What percentage of students in San Jose, CA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in San Jose, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose, CA?
San Jose, CA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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