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Best San Jose Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 186 public elementary schools serving 83,737 students in San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Jose, CA are Murdock-portal Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in San Jose, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
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 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Silver Oak Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5000 Farnsworth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 223-4515
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carlton Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2421 Carlton Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-1141
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3010 Fowler Rd.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-4966
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
James Franklin Smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2220 Woodbury Ln.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 532-2150
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Tom Matsumoto Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4121 Mackin Woods Ln.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 223-4873
Gr: K-6 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Oster Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1855 Lencar Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 266-8121
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Union Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2760 East Trimble Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1940
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6044 Vera Cruz Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-1030
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3701 Rue Mirassou Dr.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-4560
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Country Lane Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5140 Country Ln.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3400
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Gussie M. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4845 Bucknall Rd.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3200
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Noddin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1755 Gilda Way
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 356-2126
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2929.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3466 Grossmont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1935
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Norwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3241 Remington Way
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6727
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Gr: 5-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Cadwallader Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3799 Cadwallader Ave.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4950
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
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Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Jose, CA include Murdock-portal Elementary School, Joaquin Miller Middle School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Jose?
187 public elementary schools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?

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