For the 2025 school year, there are 176 public elementary schools serving 80,308 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Jose, CA are Murdock-portal Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle School and R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Gr: 6-8 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6990 Melvin Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-7450
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Silver Oak Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5000 Farnsworth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Graystone Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Carlton Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2421 Carlton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-1141
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-1141
Gr: K-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3010 Fowler Rd.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-4966
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-4966
Gr: K-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
James Franklin Smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Woodbury Ln.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Tom Matsumoto Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4121 Mackin Woods Ln.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 223-4873
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 223-4873
Gr: K-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Oster Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1855 Lencar Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 266-8121
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 266-8121
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Union Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2760 East Trimble Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3701 Rue Mirassou Dr.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-4560
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-4560
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Country Lane Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5140 Country Ln.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3400
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3400
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4845 Bucknall Rd.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2626.
Booksin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2727.
Noddin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1755 Gilda Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-2126
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-2126
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3466 Grossmont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Norwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3241 Remington Way
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6727
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6727
Gr: K-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3333.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Gr: 5-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Cadwallader Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3799 Cadwallader Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Gr: 5-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Gr: 5-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Gr: K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Gr: 10-12 | 22 students
Cambrian Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Gr: 6-8
Camden Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Gr: 9-12
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Gr: 1-5
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Community Career Academy (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Gr: 9-12
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Gr: 6-8
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Gr: 9-12
Edge High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1
Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Gr: K-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Jose, CA include Murdock-portal Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle School and R. I. Meyerholz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Jose?
176 public elementary schools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Jose include: Kipp Heartwood Academy vs. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, Horace Mann Elementary School vs. Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy vs. Kipp Heartwood Academy
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