Top Rankings
San Jose Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 24,322 students in San Jose Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Jose Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
41 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
24,322 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1,178 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Jose Unified School District, which is ranked #539 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
54%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
21%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$595 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$485 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,447
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,953
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best San Jose Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Graystone Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Leland High School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Booksin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Gr: K-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Schallenberger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Willow Glen High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
River Glen
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Broadway
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Dana Ave.
Testville, CA 98798
(408) 535-6300
Testville, CA 98798
(408) 535-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Sonora Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6211
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6211
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Merritt Trace Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6257
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6257
Gr: K-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Allen At Steinbeck
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Gunderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6274
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6274
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Almaden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6261
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6261
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
San Jose High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 North 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Illinois Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 East Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District manages 41 public schools serving 24,322 students.
What is the rank of San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District is ranked #539 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose Unified School District?
54% of San Jose Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Jose Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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