For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,228 students in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Berryessa are Noble Elementary School, Sierramont Middle School and Majestic Way Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3466 Grossmont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Majestic Way Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1855 Majestic Way
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1925
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Cherrywood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Greengate Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1915
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Gr: K-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Opportunity Youth Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(844) 692-4888
San Jose, CA 95131
(844) 692-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Santa Clara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
Gr: K-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Charter School
1560 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404
Gr: 12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA include Noble Elementary School, Sierramont Middle School and Majestic Way Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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