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San Jose Unified School District

855 Lenzen Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126-2736
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

San Jose Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 16,851 students in San Jose Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in San Jose Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
41 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
24,932 Students
3,822,900 Students
# Teachers
1,191 Teachers
174,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Jose Unified School District, which is ranked #540 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#510 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
40%
34%
51%
47%
36%
29%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
55%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
21%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,483 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,728 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$511 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$417 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,483
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,728
$18,396

Best San Jose Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Graystone Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6982 Shearwater Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6317
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Simonds Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6515 Grapevine Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6251
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6130 Silberman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6297
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Booksin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1590 Dry Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6213
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6247
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6259
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Schallenberger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1280 Koch Ln.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6253
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Willow Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1425 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6265
Gr: K-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
River Glen
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1088 Broadway
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 Sonora Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6211
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Canoas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 Wren Dr.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6391
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Merritt Trace Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Dana Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6257
Gr: K-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Allen At Steinbeck
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Steinbeck Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 535-6205
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6255
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6274
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Almaden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6207
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Oak St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 535-6261
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2525.
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Illinois Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6225
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 North Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6237
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
470 East Jackson St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6227
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Selma Olinder Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
890 East William
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6245
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Liberty Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Bird Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6671
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 East Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 South Seventh St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6243
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 41 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 24,932 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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