Best Moreland West Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,347 students in the neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Moreland West are Latimer and Moreland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 Moreland West, San Jose, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latimer
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Moreland Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Student Ln.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose, CA include Latimer and Moreland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Moreland West, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Moreland West, 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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