Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose, CA · Alum Rock Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
3,036th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
500 Rough and Ready Rd., San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400NCES ID 060231008782Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ben Painter Elementary 3,036th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2015 to 46th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 150 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 324 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 48.2% | 54.0% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 45.2% | 39.8% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 4.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 0.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.16M in zip 95133 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ben Painter Elementary
- #3365Russo/McEntee AcademyAlum Rock Union Elementary · 0.6 mi away3,365th of 5,659
ELA 42% ▲9 · Math 28% ▼15Compare - #2709Millard McCollam ElementaryAlum Rock Union Elementary · 0.7 mi away2,709th of 5,659
ELA 43% ▲10 · Math 39% ▼4Compare - #4045Linda Vista ElementaryAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1.1 mi away4,045th of 5,659
ELA 31% ▼2 · Math 28% ▼15Compare - #1122Summerdale ElementaryBerryessa Union Elementary · 1.1 mi away1,122nd of 5,659
ELA 67% ▲34 · Math 57% ▲14Compare - #2693Rocketship Fuerza Community PrepSanta Clara County Office of Education · 1.2 mi away · charter2,693rd of 5,659
ELA 42% ▲9 · Math 41% ▼2Compare - #5238Lyndale ElementaryAlum Rock Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away5,238th of 5,659
ELA 23% ▼10 · Math 13% ▼30Compare - #987Noble ElementaryBerryessa Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away987th of 5,659
ELA 64% ▲31 · Math 64% ▲21Compare - #2988Rocketship Si Se Puede AcademySanta Clara County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter2,988th of 5,659
ELA 35% ▲2 · Math 42% ▼1Compare
What school district is Ben Painter Elementary in?
Ben Painter Elementary is part of the Alum Rock Union Elementary district in San Jose, California.
Is Ben Painter Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ben Painter Elementary 3,036th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ben Painter Elementary?
Asian 54%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 4% (324 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ben Painter Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95133 is $1.16M 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.