For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,479 students in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Las Plumas are College Connection Academy, Yerba Buena High School and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Las Plumas, San Jose, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA include College Connection Academy, Yerba Buena High School and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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