For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 56 students in San Jose, CA.
San Jose, CA public preschool have an average reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public pre schools of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Jose, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Gr: K | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Jose, CA include Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in San Jose?
1 public preschools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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