Best Glider Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,238 students in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Glider are Santa Teresa High School and Phoenix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Glider, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6291
Gr: 11-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose, CA include Santa Teresa High School and Phoenix High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Glider, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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