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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 34 public elementary schools serving 16,967 students in San Jose Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Jose Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
42 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
25,587 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,169 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
San Jose Unified School District, which is ranked #417 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
44 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,114 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,257 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
56%
# Black Students
614 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
5,788 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,710 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,917
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,655
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,786
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,837
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,903
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,953
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,814
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,829
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,007
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,054
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,190
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,223
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,419
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,959 is higher than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. 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
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,300
$18,241
Best San Jose Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Schallenberger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1111.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%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: #1212.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
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: #1313.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
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: #1414.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: #1515.
River Glen
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 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: #1616.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1717.
Merritt Trace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1818.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #1919.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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: #2020.
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Almaden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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: #2424.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
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: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Selma Olinder Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
890 E. William
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2828.
Allen At Steinbeck
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 Illinois Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 S. Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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.
Liberty (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #3434.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E. Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
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