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Best Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
East San Jose, San Jose, CA has 63 public schools (11 high, 13 middle, 36 elementary) serving 32,244 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in East 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 East San Jose, San Jose, CA
The top high schools in East San Jose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Creek High
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Projected Test Scores
East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2315 Students
2. Independence High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2517 Students
3. Kipp Navigate College Prep
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Kipp Navigate College Prep District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
4. Yerba Buena High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1724 Students
5. San Jose High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
6. Mt. Pleasant High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1209 Students
7. William C. Overfelt High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students
8. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
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Luis Valdez Leadership Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
9. James Lick High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
10. Alpha Cindy Avitia High
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Alpha Cindy Avitia High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
The top middle schools in East San Jose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. College Connection Academy
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 199 Students
2. Kipp Heartwood Academy
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Kipp Heartwood Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 415 Students
3. Quimby Oak Middle
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Evergreen Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 827 Students
4. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
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Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 395 Students
5. George V. Leyva Intermediate
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Evergreen Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 558 Students
6. Renaissance Academy
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
7. William Sheppard Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
8. Sylvandale Middle
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 371 Students
9. August Boeger Middle
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Mount Pleasant Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
10. Ocala Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
The top elementary schools in East San Jose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwood Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Evergreen Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 558 Students
2. Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
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Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 520 Students
3. Rocketship Mosaic Elementary
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Rocketship Mosaic Elementary District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
4. Cedar Grove Elementary
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Evergreen Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
5. Ramblewood Elementary
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 259 Students
6. Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 432 Students
7. Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 633 Students
8. Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
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Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 504 Students
9. Adelante Dual Language Academy
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 491 Students
10. Holly Oak Elementary
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Evergreen Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 441 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East San Jose, San Jose, CA has a total population of 106,527 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East 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 East 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
18.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East San Jose, San Jose, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East 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 East San Jose, San Jose, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East San Jose, San Jose, CA
How many schools are in East San Jose, San Jose, CA?
East San Jose, San Jose, CA has 63 public schools: 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 36 elementary schools, serving 32,244 students in total.
How do schools in East San Jose perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in East San Jose score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in East San Jose don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East 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: 22%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations