Best High Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA has 7 high schools with 7,334 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown San Jose score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown San Jose exceed expectations.

1. Evergreen Valley High

A

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2767 Students

2. Middle College High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 15 Students

3. San Jose High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA has 7 middle schools with 4,265 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown San Jose score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown San Jose underperform expectations.

1. Willow Glen Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1155 Students

2. Herbert Hoover Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students

3. Sunrise Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sunrise Middle District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students

4. Muwekma Ohlone Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students

5. Ace Inspire Academy

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ace Inspire Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 239 Students

6. College Connection Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 199 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA has 14 elementary schools with 5,297 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown San Jose score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown San Jose underperform expectations.

1. Willow Glen Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students

2. Merritt Trace Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 831 Students

3. Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students

4. Horace Mann Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students

5. Selma Olinder Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students

6. Grant Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students

7. Lowell Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students

8. Gardner Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

9. Washington Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

10. Empire Gardens Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA has a total population of 77,488 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

16,896

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown San Jose, 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

C+

31.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

8.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

23.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,548 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA

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Naglee Park, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Alma, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rose Garden, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Valley, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Burbank, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
East San Jose, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
East Foothills, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Garden-Villa Montery, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 80%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Berryessa, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations