For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 228 students in the neighborhood of South University, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public school in South University is Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South University, San Jose, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 University, San Jose, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South University, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South University, San Jose, CA include Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South University, San Jose?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South University, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South University, San Jose?
the neighborhood of South University, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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