6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in San Jose, California

335 schools · 193 Elementary · 48 Middle · 78 High · 16 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 224

Private: 111

Districts: 52

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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Choosing a school in San Jose?

Use this page to compare every school in San Jose by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Middle · Kipp Heartwood Academy District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Middle · Franklin-mckinley Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

High · Kipp San Jose Collegiate District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in San Jose for 2026 are Kipp Heartwood Academy (9.5/10), College Connection Academy (9.5/10), and Kipp San Jose Collegiate (9.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

335

224 public · 111 private

Avg Score

6.2

out of 10

Median Home

$1,221,056

home value · ACS

Districts

serving the city

Schools

335

224 public · 111 private

Avg Score

6.2

out of 10

Median Home

$1,221,056

home value · ACS

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Kipp Heartwood Academy

Rates 9.5/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among San Jose schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +27.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Jose schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in San Jose

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 335). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Kipp Heartwood Academy	9.5 / 10	Middle	+4.3	100th
2	College Connection Academy	9.5 / 10	Middle	+2.6	100th
3	Kipp San Jose Collegiate	9.4 / 10	High	+4.1	100th
4	Lynbrook High	9.4 / 10	High	+1.1	100th
5	Joaquin Miller Middle	9.3 / 10	Middle	+1.4	99th
6	Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	98th
7	Graystone Elementary	9.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	98th
8	Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy	9.0 / 10	Middle	+4.0	97th
9	Bret Harte Middle	9.0 / 10	Middle	+1.0	97th
10	Cherrywood Elementary	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	96th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $150,368
Median home value: $1,221,056
Bachelor's degree or higher: 48%
Avg commute: 28 min
Owner-occupied homes: 60%

How San Jose compares

California rank

#332 of 597

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.0

below California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$150k

151% of California median

Schools in this city

267

Education Snapshot

San Jose, California

San Jose's school landscape spans 335 schools across 52 districts, covering roughly 153,333 enrolled students. The city's median household income of $149,969 sits 43% above the California state median of $105,206 — a significant wealth gap — yet that financial advantage doesn't carry over into school ratings: the 267 scored schools average 6.2/10 on MySchoolScout's composite, just below California's statewide 6.3/10. Elementary schools dominate the level mix, with 193 campuses compared to 78 high schools, 48 middle schools, and 16 combined or alternative programs. The 43 charter schools operating here give families real alternatives to default district placements, an important option in a city where 52 separate districts govern assignment boundaries. Forty-seven percent of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a highly credentialed parent base that intensifies competition for seats at the city's top-rated campuses.

About Schools in San Jose, California

San Jose's public school system is one of the largest in California, spanning 223 ranked schools across multiple districts, including San Jose Unified, East Side Union, and Campbell Union, among others. The city's sheer size means the quality range is wide — parents need to research individual schools rather than assume neighborhood proximity equals strong academics.

The numbers reflect that range clearly. The citywide average score is 6.1 out of 10, but 82 schools, or 37% of the total, score 7 or higher. That means a meaningful share of options clear a solid performance threshold, but the majority fall below it. At the elementary level, Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy leads the city with a 9.4 out of 10 — the highest score among all 223 ranked schools. Forest Hill Elementary also stands out at 8.8. For middle school, KIPP Heartwood Academy scores 8.9, and at the high school level, both KIPP San Jose Collegiate and Lynbrook High score 8.8. Strong performers exist at every grade band, which matters for families thinking about a long-term school path in one area of the city.

District boundaries in San Jose often do not follow city neighborhood logic the way parents expect. Several high-performing schools pull from specific attendance zones or operate as charter schools with open enrollment, meaning location alone does not determine access. KIPP Heartwood and KIPP San Jose Collegiate, for example, are charter schools with their own enrollment processes. Parents should confirm attendance boundaries and application deadlines early, particularly for charter options.

Practically, San Jose rewards families who dig into school-level data rather than relying on zip code assumptions. With 37% of schools scoring 7 or above, there are genuinely strong options scattered across the city, but the below-average citywide score of 6.1 signals that school choice here carries real stakes. Use ratings as a starting point, then layer in student-to-teacher ratios, test score trends, and program fit for your child's specific needs.

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Elementary Schools

193 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet 490 students · Kindergarten–8th	490	Kindergarten–8th	9.1
2	Graystone Elementary 481 students · Kindergarten–5th	481	Kindergarten–5th	9.1
3	Cherrywood Elementary 524 students · Kindergarten–5th	524	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
4	Easterbrook Discovery 965 students · Kindergarten–8th	965	Kindergarten–8th	8.9
5	Murdock-portal Elementary 562 students · Kindergarten–5th	562	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
6	Oster Elementary 627 students · Kindergarten–5th	627	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
7	Los Alamitos Elementary 596 students · Kindergarten–5th	596	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
8	Northwood Elementary 454 students · Kindergarten–5th	454	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
9	Evergreen Elementary 584 students · Kindergarten–6th	584	Kindergarten–6th	8.5
10	Gussie M. Baker Elementary 434 students · Kindergarten–5th	434	Kindergarten–5th	8.5

Show all 193 elementary schools in San Jose

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Noble Elementary Williams Elementary Reed Elementary Majestic Way Elementary Country Lane Elementary Carlton Elementary Manuel De Vargas Elementary Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary John Muir Elementary George C. Payne Elementary Vinci Park Elementary Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary Discovery Charter Bagby Elementary Forest Hill Elementary Millbrook Elementary Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy Booksin Elementary Norwood Creek Elementary Latimer Ruskin Elementary James Franklin Smith Elementary Orchard Elementary Guadalupe Elementary Cadwallader Elementary Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary Abram Agnew Elementary Lietz Elementary Summerdale Elementary Indigo Schallenberger Elementary Simonds Elementary Silver Oak Elementary Tom Matsumoto Elementary Carolyn A. Clark Elementary Ramblewood Elementary Del Roble Elementary Oak Ridge Elementary Noddin Elementary Farnham Charter Ledesma (rita) Elementary Russo/mcentee Academy Brooktree Elementary Santa Teresa Elementary Discovery Charter II G. W. Hellyer Elementary Luther Burbank Elementary Adelante Dual Language Academy II Adelante Dual Language Academy Sakamoto Elementary Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet Baldwin (julia) Elementary Frost (earl) Elementary Lynhaven Elementary Laneview Elementary Sartorette Charter Lrng in an Urban Comm With High Achievement (l.u.c.h.a.) Millard Mccollam Elementary Cedar Grove Elementary Canoas Elementary Fammatre Elementary Willow Glen Elementary Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center Los Paseos Elementary Taylor (bertha) Elementary Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary Windmill Springs Elementary Linda Vista Elementary Ben Painter Elementary Mckinley Elementary Almaden Elementary River Glen Thomas P. Ryan Elementary Ida Jew Academies Mt. Pleasant Elementary Hayes Elementary Sherman Oaks Elementary Stonegate Elementary Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary Leroy Anderson Elementary Stipe (samuel) Elementary Donald J. Meyer Elementary Santee Elementary Aptitud Community Academy at Goss Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Horace Mann Elementary Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory Blackford Elementary John J. Montgomery Elementary Franklin Elementary Valle Vista Elementary Holly Oak Elementary Empire Gardens Elementary Merritt Trace Elementary San Antonio Elementary Rachel Carson Elementary Gardner Elementary Parkview Elementary Allen at Steinbeck Robert Sanders Elementary Anderson (alex) Elementary Horace Cureton Elementary Lyndale Elementary Toyon Elementary Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary Anne Darling Elementary Selma Olinder Elementary A. J. Dorsa Elementary Katherine R. Smith Elementary Washington Elementary Terrell Elementary Sylvia Cassell Elementary Edenvale Elementary Grant Elementary O. S. Hubbard Elementary O. B. Whaley Elementary Ernesto Galarza Elementary Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Christopher Elementary Lowell Elementary Voices College Bound Language Academy at Stockton Alpha: Jose Hernandez Voices College-bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill Voices College-bound Language Academy Voices College-bound Language Acad at W. Contra Costa Co Voices College-bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant St Frances Cabrini Catholic School Private Almaden Country Day School Private East Valley Christian School Private St Leo the Great School Private Challenger School-harwood Private Merry Hills School Private St John Vianney Catholic School Private Legacy Christian School Private Learning Pathways Kindergarten Private Stratford School - San Jose Private Holy Family School Private Queen of Apostles School Private Most Holy Trinity School Private Scholars Academy Private St Victor Elementary School Private Jia-ray Learning Center Private St Patrick School Private Holy Spirit School Private St Christopher School Private Trust Montessori School Private Action Day Primary Plus Allen School Private Most Holy Trinity School Private St. Victor School Private Learning Pathways Kindergarten Private St. Frances Cabrini Elementary School Private Springbridge International School Private Casa Di Mir Montessori Elementary School Private Queen of Apostles School Private East Valley Christian School Private Action Day Middle School Private Trust Primary School Private Challenger School - Strawberry Park Private Challenger School - Shawnee Private Stratford School San Jose Private Challenger School - Berryessa Private Pacific Autism Center for Education - Sunny Days Campus Private One World Montessori School Private Action Day Schools - Allen Private Almaden Country Day School Private Challenger School - Almaden Private Challenger - Harwood Private Learning Springs Academy Private Stratford School-almaden Private Delight Elementary Private One World Montessori School Private The Learning Company & Academy Private Starbright School Private Bright Horizons at San Jose Private Willow Glen Academy Private Centro Armonia School Private As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy Private Learning Springs Academy Private One World Montessori School Inc. Leigh Private As-safa Academy Private Stellar Learning Academy Private Estrella Family Schools Private Academy of Mandarin Immersion Private

Middle Schools

48 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kipp Heartwood Academy 418 students · 5th–8th	418	5th–8th	9.5
2	College Connection Academy 202 students · 7th–8th	202	7th–8th	9.5
3	Joaquin Miller Middle 1,084 students · 6th–8th	1,084	6th–8th	9.3
4	Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy 408 students · 5th–8th	408	5th–8th	9.0
5	Bret Harte Middle 910 students · 6th–8th	910	6th–8th	9.0
6	Union Middle 1,052 students · 6th–8th	1,052	6th–8th	8.9
7	Herman (leonard) Intermediate 714 students · 5th–8th	714	5th–8th	8.8
8	Quimby Oak Middle 831 students · 7th–8th	831	7th–8th	8.7
9	Chaboya Middle 838 students · 7th–8th	838	7th–8th	8.6
10	Kipp Heritage Academy 454 students · 5th–8th	454	5th–8th	8.5

Show all 48 middle schools in San Jose

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Sierramont Middle Moreland Middle Castillero Middle Morrill Middle Dolores Huerta Middle Dartmouth Middle Piedmont Middle Price Charter Middle August Boeger Middle Herbert Hoover Middle John Muir Middle Ocala Middle Bernal Intermediate George V. Leyva Intermediate Willow Glen Middle Martin Murphy Middle Sylvandale Middle Sunrise Middle Bridges Academy Muwekma Ohlone Middle William Sheppard Middle Joseph George Middle Renaissance Academy Monroe Middle Davis (caroline) Intermediate Downtown College Preparatory Middle Lairon College Preparatory Academy Renaissance at Mathson Ace Esperanza Middle Ace Inspire Academy Ace Empower Academy West Valley Middle School Private One World Montessori School Private Sacred Heart Nativty Schools Private Stratford Middle School Private Early Childhood Learning Academy Private Valley Christian Junior High Private Sacred Heart Nativity School Private

High Schools

78 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kipp San Jose Collegiate 501 students · 9th–12th	501	9th–12th	9.4
2	Lynbrook High 1,720 students · 9th–12th	1,720	9th–12th	9.4
3	University Preparatory Academy Charter 713 students · 7th–12th	713	7th–12th	8.8
4	Evergreen Valley High 2,749 students · 9th–12th	2,749	9th–12th	8.6
5	Summit Public School: Tahoma 427 students · 9th–12th	427	9th–12th	8.3
6	Branham High 1,955 students · 9th–12th	1,955	9th–12th	8.3
7	Leigh High 1,816 students · 9th–12th	1,816	9th–12th	8.2
8	Piedmont Hills High 1,945 students · 9th–12th	1,945	9th–12th	8.2
9	Silver Creek High 2,184 students · 9th–12th	2,184	9th–12th	8.0
10	Leland High 1,519 students · 9th–12th	1,519	9th–12th	7.9

Show all 78 high schools in San Jose

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Downtown College Preparatory Latino College Preparatory Academy Apollo High Kipp Navigate College Prep Santa Teresa High Pioneer High Luis Valdez Leadership Academy Independence High Del Mar High Yerba Buena High Willow Glen High San Jose High James Lick High Santa Clara County Court Oak Grove High Gunderson High B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy Mt. Pleasant High Alpha Cindy Avitia High Andrew P. Hill High Calero High Santa Clara County Community Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock William C. Overfelt High Boynton High San Jose Conservation Corps Charter Phoenix High Broadway High Ace Charter High Pegasus High Foothill High Liberty Alternative Opportunity Youth Academy Escuela Popular/center for Training and Careers Family Lrng Kathleen Macdonald High Basis Independent Silicon Valley Private Notre Dame High School Private Presentation High School Private Valley Christian High School Private Archbishop Mitty High School Private Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School Private Bellarmine College Preparatory Private Harker School, the Private Renaissance Learner Academy Private Morgan Autism Center Private Peach Blossom School Private Sofos Preparatory Academy Private Achievekids Private Pacific Feats Private Archbishop Mitty High Private As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy Private Stratford Preparatory Blackford Private Rising Star Sped Academy- Polaris Branch Private Kinship Academy Private Joud Alkhalij American School Private Apostles Lutheran Private Spectrum Center Schools and Programs Private Cambrian Academy Private Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School Private Basis Independent Silicon Valley Private Esther B. Clark School - South Bay Private Bellarmine College Preparatory Private Notre Dame High School San Jose Private Pine Hill School (second Start Learning Disabilities) Private Brains Academy Private Axcellent Academy Private Sofos Preparatory Academy Private Renaissance Learner Academy Private

Other Schools

16 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning 396 students · Kindergarten–12th	396	Kindergarten–12th	4.1
2	Santa Clara County Special Education 850 students · Kindergarten–12th	850	Kindergarten–12th	3.1
Private Schools 14 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Achievekids Private 47 students · 1st–12th	47	1st–12th	7.9
2	Spectrum Center-san Jose Private 43 students · 3rd–12th	43	3rd–12th	7.8
3	Liberty Baptist School Private 77 students · Pre-K–12th	77	Pre-K–12th	7.7
4	Second Start-pine Hill School Private 91 students · 1st–12th	91	1st–12th	7.7
5	Apostles Lutheran School Private 217 students · Kindergarten–12th	217	Kindergarten–12th	6.9
6	Esther B Clark School - South Bay Private 51 students · 3rd–10th	51	3rd–10th	5.6
7	Harker Private 1,976 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,976	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
8	Champion School Private 102 students · Kindergarten–12th	102	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Show all 16 other schools in San Jose

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Rise Academy Private St Thomas More School Private Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School Private Kinship Academy Private Pacific Autism Center for Education Private Happy Academy Private

Schools in San Jose

San Jose, California · 335 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 27 ZIP codes

Median Income

$150,368

Median Home Value

$1,221,056

Median Rent

$2,734/mo

Population

1,012,370

College Educated

48%

Homeownership

60%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Community Profile

San Jose has a median household income of $150,368. It is a well-educated community where 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,221,056, with a median rent of $2,734/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 193
Middle: 48
High: 78
Other: 16

Resources

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School Districts (52)

B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District

1 school · 242 students

ACE Charter High District

1 school · 341 students

Discovery Charter District

1 school · 563 students

Downtown College Preparatory District

1 school · 459 students

KIPP Heartwood Academy District

1 school · 418 students

Alpha Cindy Avitia High District

1 school · 428 students

Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District

1 school · 465 students

Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory District

1 school · 550 students

San Jose Conservation Corps Charter District

1 school · 176 students

Voices College-Bound Language Acad at Morgan Hill DIST

1 school · 289 students

ACE Esperanza Middle District

1 school · 230 students

Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning District

1 school · 396 students

Voices College-Bound Lang Acad @ W. Contra Costa Co District

1 school · 290 students

Latino College Preparatory Academy District

1 school · 410 students

Voices College-Bound Language Academy District

1 school · 337 students

Luis Valdez Leadership Academy District

1 school · 234 students

KIPP San Jose Collegiate District

1 school · 501 students

Voices College-Bound Language Acad at Mt. Pleasant DIST

1 school · 242 students

ACE Inspire Academy District

1 school · 219 students

Alpha: Jose Hernandez District

1 school · 461 students

Sunrise Middle District

1 school · 312 students

KIPP Navigate College Prep District

1 school · 310 students

ACE Empower Academy District

1 school · 193 students

Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District

1 school · 475 students

Summit Public School: Tahoma District

1 school · 427 students

University Preparatory Academy Charter District

1 school · 713 students

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District

1 school · 408 students

Downtown College Preparatory Middle District

1 school · 239 students

KIPP Heritage Academy District

1 school · 454 students

Alum Rock Union Elementary

22 schools · 7,367 students

Escuela Popular/CTR for TRN and CARs FAM Lrng DIST

1 school · 515 students

Discovery Charter II District

1 school · 526 students

Voices College Bound Language Academy at Stockton District

1 school · 118 students

Berryessa Union Elementary

14 schools · 6,026 students

Cambrian

6 schools · 3,014 students

Campbell Union

12 schools · 6,183 students

Campbell Union High

6 schools · 8,613 students

Cupertino Union

23 schools · 13,587 students

East Side Union High

16 schools · 20,471 students

Evergreen Elementary

16 schools · 8,779 students

Franklin-McKinley Elementary

16 schools · 5,766 students

Fremont Union High

6 schools · 9,646 students

Luther Burbank

1 school · 431 students

Moreland

7 schools · 3,863 students

Morgan Hill Unified

13 schools · 7,963 students

Mount Pleasant Elementary

5 schools · 1,549 students

Oak Grove Elementary

18 schools · 8,714 students

Orchard Elementary

1 school · 760 students

San Jose Unified

41 schools · 25,059 students

Santa Clara Unified

30 schools · 14,236 students

Union Elementary

8 schools · 5,371 students

Santa Clara County Office of Education

4 schools · 1,408 students

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Alviso (1 school)

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Los Altos (23 schools)

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Fremont (70 schools)

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18 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in San Jose, California

How many schools are in San Jose, California?

San Jose has 335 schools, including 224 public and 111 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in San Jose, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in San Jose is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in San Jose, California?

The top-ranked school in San Jose on MySchoolScout is Kipp Heartwood Academy with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in San Jose, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in San Jose on MySchoolScout is Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in San Jose, California?

The top-ranked middle school in San Jose on MySchoolScout is Kipp Heartwood Academy with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best high school in San Jose, California?

The top-ranked high school in San Jose on MySchoolScout is Kipp San Jose Collegiate with a composite score of 9.4/10.

How many school districts serve San Jose, California?

San Jose is served by 52 school districts: B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District, Ace Charter High District, Discovery Charter District, Downtown College Preparatory District, Kipp Heartwood Academy District, Alpha Cindy Avitia High District, Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District, Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory District, San Jose Conservation Corps Charter District, Voices College-bound Language Acad at Morgan Hill Dist, Ace Esperanza Middle District, Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning District, Voices College-bound Lang Acad @ W. Contra Costa Co District, Latino College Preparatory Academy District, Voices College-bound Language Academy District, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy District, Kipp San Jose Collegiate District, Voices College-bound Language Acad at Mt. Pleasant Dist, Ace Inspire Academy District, Alpha: Jose Hernandez District, Sunrise Middle District, Kipp Navigate College Prep District, Ace Empower Academy District, Alpha: Blanca Alvarado District, Summit Public School: Tahoma District, University Preparatory Academy Charter District, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District, Downtown College Preparatory Middle District, Kipp Heritage Academy District, Alum Rock Union Elementary, Escuela Popular/ctr for Trn and Cars Fam Lrng Dist, Discovery Charter II District, Voices College Bound Language Academy at Stockton District, Berryessa Union Elementary, Cambrian, Campbell Union, Campbell Union High, Cupertino Union, East Side Union High, Evergreen Elementary, Franklin-mckinley Elementary, Fremont Union High, Luther Burbank, Moreland, Morgan Hill Unified, Mount Pleasant Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary, Orchard Elementary, San Jose Unified, Santa Clara Unified, Union Elementary, Santa Clara County Office of Education.

What is the education level in San Jose, California?

According to Census data, 48% of adults in San Jose have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in San Jose, California?

The median household income in San Jose is approximately $150,368 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in San Jose, California?

Yes, San Jose has 111 private schools alongside 224 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Frances Cabrini Catholic School with a score of 8.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in San Jose, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in San Jose is 21.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Jose, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

Best Schools in San Jose, California

Choosing a school in San Jose?

Kipp Heartwood Academy

College Connection Academy

Kipp San Jose Collegiate

The short answer

Top-Rated Schools in San Jose

Family Snapshot

How San Jose compares

Education Snapshot

About Schools in San Jose, California

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Other Schools

Schools in San Jose

Community Demographics

Community Profile

Schools by Level

Resources

Nearby Cities

Other Major Cities in California

How we rate schools

Frequently Asked Questions

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