For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 698 students in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose, CA.
The neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.28, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph George Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
277 Mahoney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Horace Cureton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3720 East Hills Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-7350
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose, CA include Joseph George Middle School and Horace Cureton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Cureton and Joseph George, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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