For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 223 students in the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Northside is Empire Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, San Jose, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Northside, San Jose, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empire Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1060 East Empire St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6221
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose, CA include Empire Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Northside, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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