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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 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 25,587 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 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
42 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
25,587 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
1,169 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Jose Unified School District, which is ranked #569 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
44 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,114 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,257 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
56%
# Black Students
614 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
5,788 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,710 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,917
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,655
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,786
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,837
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,903
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,953
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,814
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,829
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,007
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,054
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,190
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,223
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,419
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,959 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,300 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$511 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$417 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,959
$19,801
Spending / Student
$16,300
$18,236
Best San Jose Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 85% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Leland High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #44.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #55.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #77.
Booksin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 710 students
Rank: #88.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1111.
Schallenberger Elementary School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1212.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,521 students
Rank: #1313.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #1414.
Middle College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
Grades: 11-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1515.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1616.
River Glen
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Brd.way
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #1717.
Willow Glen High School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #1818.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #1919.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Dana Ave.
Testville, CA 98798
(408) 535-6300
Testville, CA 98798
(408) 535-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,684 students
Rank: #2020.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2121.
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Sonora Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6211
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6211
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #2424.
Merritt Trace Elementary School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 808 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Gunderson High School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 957 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #2727.
Allen At Steinbeck
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2828.
San Jose High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
275 N. 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #2929.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 N. Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Liberty (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #3333.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 N. Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 N. 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 E. Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District manages 42 public schools serving 25,587 students.
What is the rank of San Jose Unified School District?
San Jose Unified School District is ranked #569 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
52% of San Jose Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% 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 22:1, which is equal to 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 $16,300 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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