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Best Schools in North Valley, San Jose, CA
North Valley, San Jose, CA has 42 public schools (13 high, 10 middle, 18 elementary) serving 24,139 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in North Valley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Valley, San Jose, CA
The top high schools in North Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milpitas High
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Projected Test Scores
Milpitas Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3026 Students
2. Kipp San Jose Collegiate
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Kipp San Jose Collegiate District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
3. Independence High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2517 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. Ace Charter High
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Ace Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
7. Santa Clara County Community
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Santa Clara County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
8. Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
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Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 529 Students
9. James Lick High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
10. Opportunity Youth Academy
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Santa Clara County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Valley, San Jose, CA
The top middle schools in North Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sierramont Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Rancho Milpitas Middle
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Milpitas Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 660 Students
3. Morrill Middle
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
4. Piedmont Middle
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
5. William Sheppard Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
6. Ocala Middle
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
7. Renaissance At Mathson
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 351 Students
8. Muwekma Ohlone Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
9. Bridges Academy
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
10. Ace Empower Academy
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Ace Empower Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Valley, San Jose, CA
The top elementary schools in North Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mabel Mattos Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Milpitas Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 534 Students
2. Northwood Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
3. Vinci Park Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
4. Summerdale Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
5. Brooktree Elementary
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Berryessa Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
6. Rocketship Los Suenos Academy
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Rocketship Los Suenos Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
7. Ben Painter Elementary
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
8. Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
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Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
9. Russo/mcentee Academy
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Alum Rock Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
10. Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy
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Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Valley, San Jose, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Valley, San Jose, CA has a total population of 83,628 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North 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
14.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Valley, San Jose, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North 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 North Valley, San Jose, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Valley, San Jose, CA
How many schools are in North Valley, San Jose, CA?
North Valley, San Jose, CA has 42 public schools: 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 24,139 students in total.
How do schools in North Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in North Valley score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in North Valley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North 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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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 30%
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