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Best Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA has 35 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 26,597 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Downtown San Jose don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
The top high schools in Downtown San Jose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Clara High
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1849 Students
2. Independence High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2517 Students
3. Willow Glen High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
4. Yerba Buena High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1724 Students
5. Del Mar High
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Campbell Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
6. Abraham Lincoln High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1693 Students
7. San Jose High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
The top middle schools in Downtown San Jose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Glen Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1155 Students
2. Buchser Middle
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
3. Sunrise Middle
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Sunrise Middle District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
4. Herbert Hoover Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
5. Muwekma Ohlone Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
6. Ace Inspire Academy
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Ace Inspire Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 239 Students
7. Bridges Academy
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
The top elementary schools in Downtown San Jose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocketship Discovery Prep
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Rocketship Discovery Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
2. Willow Glen Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students
3. Sherman Oaks Elementary
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Campbell Union • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 552 Students
4. Merritt Trace Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 831 Students
5. Orchard Elementary
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Orchard Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 763 Students
6. Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
7. Scott Lane Elementary
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Santa Clara Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
8. Selma Olinder Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
9. Mckinley Elementary
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students
10. Gardner Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 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
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 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
31.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA
How many schools are in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA?
Downtown San Jose, San Jose, CA has 35 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 26,597 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown San Jose perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Downtown San Jose score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Downtown San Jose don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown San Jose?
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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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations