For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,479 students in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Las Plumas are College Connection Academy, Yerba Buena High School and Anne Darling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Las Plumas, San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Grades: 7-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,621 students
Rank: #33.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose, CA include College Connection Academy, Yerba Buena High School and Anne Darling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Las Plumas, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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