San Jose Unified School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
41
27 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
41
27 elem, 6 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,909
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Evaluating San Jose Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge San Jose Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Graystone Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bret Harte Middle
San Jose · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Alamitos Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#412 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,909
+$262 vs California median
District size
25,059 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
San Jose Unified ranks #412 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. San Jose Unified's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 41 schools. Its top-rated schools are Graystone Elementary (9.1/10), Bret Harte Middle (9.0/10), and Los Alamitos Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Jose Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Jose Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (41 of 41). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graystone Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Bret Harte Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Alamitos Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Williams Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Reed Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Castillero Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Leland High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Booksin Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Pioneer High | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 41 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Jose Unified
San Jose Unified is a San Jose, California school district serving 41 schools. The district educates 25,059 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The district invests $17,909 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, San Jose Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Graystone Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, San Jose Unified students show an average math proficiency of 43.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.4%.
The district includes 27 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in San Jose Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Jose Unified with test data.
Schools in San Jose Unified
41 schools Elementary Schools 27
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 25,059
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,189
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Jose Unified?
San Jose Unified has 41 schools in total — 27 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Jose Unified?
The average composite rating for San Jose Unified is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in San Jose Unified?
San Jose Unified spends $17,909 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Jose Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Jose Unified is 21.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Jose Unified?
Graystone Elementary is the highest-rated school in San Jose Unified with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in San Jose Unified?
Across schools in San Jose Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Jose Unified compare to other districts in California?
San Jose Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 41 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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