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Best South San Jose Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,299 students in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public schools in South San Jose are Kipp Heritage Academy, Santa Teresa Elementary School and Indigo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 South San Jose, San Jose, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6200 Encinal Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 227-3303
Gr: K-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Indigo
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Sakamoto Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6280 Shadelands Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-3411
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ledesma (Rita) Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Schoolhouse Rd.
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 224-2191
Gr: K-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ramblewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1351 Lightland Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 283-6275
Gr: K-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5920 Bufkin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 578-5900
Gr: K-6 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Bernal Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6610 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 578-5731
Gr: 7-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Frost (Earl) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Del Roble Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5345 Avenida Almendros
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5675
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Tully Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6375
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Allen At Steinbeck
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Los Arboles Literacy And Technology Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5675
Gr: K-3 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Broadway High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 Speak Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6285
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Calero High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Calero Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education
Vocational School
760 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 723-6464
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose, CA include Kipp Heritage Academy, Santa Teresa Elementary School and Indigo.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose?
20 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose?
the neighborhood of South San Jose, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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