For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 833 students in the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Kooser are Lietz Elementary School and Almaden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Kooser, San Jose, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lietz Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Carter Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-8314
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-8314
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Almaden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose, CA include Lietz Elementary School and Almaden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Kooser, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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