For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,848 students in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public schools in West Valley are Murdock-portal Elementary School, Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 96% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Country Lane Elementary School
(Math: 76% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #1010.
George C. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3750 Gleason Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3700
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3700
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
Monroe Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 South Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #1212.
Leroy Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Rhoda Dr.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3100
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1313.
Boynton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Boynton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 626-3404
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 626-3404
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA include Murdock-portal Elementary School, Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose?
the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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