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Best Schools in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA has 36 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 21 elementary) serving 22,439 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Willow Glen don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
The top high schools in Willow Glen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Preparatory Academy Charter
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University Preparatory Academy Charter District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 713 Students
2. Willow Glen High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
3. Yerba Buena High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1724 Students
4. Del Mar High
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Campbell Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1293 Students
5. Abraham Lincoln High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1693 Students
6. Andrew P. Hill High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1715 Students
7. Gunderson High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
8. Middle College High
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
The top middle schools in Willow Glen, 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. John Muir Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
3. Herbert Hoover Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
4. Monroe Middle
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Campbell Union • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
The top elementary schools in Willow Glen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Booksin Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students
2. Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
3. Schallenberger Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
4. River Glen
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 439 Students
5. Willow Glen Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students
6. Sherman Oaks Elementary
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Campbell Union • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 552 Students
7. Lynhaven Elementary
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Campbell Union • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
8. Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary
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Franklin-mckinley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 633 Students
9. Merritt Trace Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 831 Students
10. Canoas Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA has a total population of 77,220 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Willow Glen, 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 Willow Glen, 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
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Willow Glen, San Jose, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA
How many schools are in Willow Glen, San Jose, CA?
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA has 36 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 22,439 students in total.
How do schools in Willow Glen perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Willow Glen score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Willow Glen don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Willow Glen?
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: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations