For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Greater Santee are Bridges Academy, Ace Esperanza Middle School and Santee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridges Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1702 Mclaughlin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Grades: 5-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Santee Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Audubon Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 283-6450
Grades: K-6
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose, CA include Bridges Academy, Ace Esperanza Middle School and Santee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Greater Santee, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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