Almaden Elementary
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades K-5
2,962nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
Almaden Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Almaden Elementary 2,962nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2015 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Almaden Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 142 students tested
Almaden Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 312 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.0% | 75.3% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 9.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 9.0% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Almaden Elementary
Typical home value $1.68M in zip 95118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Almaden Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Reed ElementarySan Jose Unified · 1.1 mi away1,053rd of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 61% - 9Lietz ElementaryUnion Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,037th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 62% - 9Hacienda Science/Environmental MagnetSan Jose Unified · 1.3 mi away801st of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 3Allen at SteinbeckSan Jose Unified · 1.5 mi away4,518th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 10Los Alamitos ElementarySan Jose Unified · 1.6 mi away493rd of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 76% - 10Guadalupe ElementaryUnion Elementary · 1.7 mi away429th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 79% - 10Noddin ElementaryUnion Elementary · 1.9 mi away453rd of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 74% - 10Oster ElementaryUnion Elementary · 2 mi away337th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 80%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Almaden Elementary in?
Almaden Elementary is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Almaden Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Almaden Elementary 2,962nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Almaden Elementary?
Hispanic 75%, White 9%, Asian 9%, Two or more races 4% (312 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Almaden Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95118 is $1.68M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.