For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,376 students in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Almaden are Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Leland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose, CA (2025)
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
| 539 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
| 481 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
| 1,519 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
| 910 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
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 494 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 849 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose, CA include Williams Elementary School, Graystone Elementary School and Leland High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Almaden, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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