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Best San Jose Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public high schools serving 40,496 students in San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Jose, CA are Lynbrook High School, Leland High School and Evergreen Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
San Jose, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Leland High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Leland High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Evergreen Valley High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 347-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Leigh High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5210 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 1,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Piedmont Hills High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1377 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 347-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Branham High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1570 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 626-3407
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Kipp San Jose Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1790 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Summit Public School Tahoma
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 729-1981
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3434 Silver Creek Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 347-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Independence High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
617 North Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Willow Glen High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Kipp Navigate College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 673-4892
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1717.
Yerba Buena High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Del Mar High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1224 Del Mar Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 626-3403
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #2121.
Mt. Pleasant High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 South White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 937-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Andrew P. Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 347-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,564 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Gunderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Downtown College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Alpha Cindy Avitia High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95151
(408) 791-1558
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
San Jose High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 North 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
James Lick High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2929.
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 479-0253
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3030.
William C. Overfelt High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Apollo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-5400
Gr: 11-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Latino College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14271 Story Rd.
San Jose, CA 95173
(408) 729-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pegasus High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-5440
Gr: 11-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6150 Snell Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 347-6291
Gr: 11-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Jose, CA include Lynbrook High School, Leland High School and Evergreen Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Jose?
48 public high schools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?

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