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Best Schools in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA has 26 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 20,660 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Almaden Valley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
The top high schools in Almaden Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1593 Students
2. Los Gatos High
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Projected Test Scores
Los Gatos-saratoga Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students
3. Branham High
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Projected Test Scores
Campbell Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
4. Leigh High
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Campbell Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
5. Pioneer High
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
6. Gunderson High
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
Best Middle Schools in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
The top middle schools in Almaden Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
2. Raymond J. Fisher Middle
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Los Gatos Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
3. Bret Harte Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students
4. Dartmouth Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
5. Castillero Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 881 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
The top elementary schools in Almaden Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
2. Lexington Elementary
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Los Gatos Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
3. Graystone Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
4. Blossom Hill Elementary
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Los Gatos Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
5. Simonds Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
6. Guadalupe Elementary
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Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
7. Los Alamitos Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
8. Noddin Elementary
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Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 528 Students
9. Lietz Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
10. Almaden Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 295 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA has a total population of 46,453 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA
How many schools are in Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA?
Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 20,660 students in total.
How do schools in Almaden Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Almaden Valley score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Almaden Valley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Almaden Valley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations