The Alamitos area runs through the south-central part of San Jose, taking its name from the Los Alamitos Creek that threads the region. It is a steady, mid-tier suburban pocket of single-family homes on calm streets, the kind of established neighborhood that does not announce itself but holds its value through location and consistency. Day to day, it is an easy place to live. The creek corridor and nearby trails add green for walkers and cyclists, everyday shopping sits along the main arterials, and the position gives reasonable access toward Almaden, Cambrian, and the 85 and 87 freeways. Upkeep is generally solid, traffic concentrates on the bordering roads rather than the interior blocks, and the overall feel is quiet residential. It is a practical, settled choice for buyers who want a calm street without paying for a marquee name.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Frost (Earl) Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Terrell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rachel Carson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Castillero Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Santa Teresa High | High | 9-12 | |
| Gunderson High | High | 9-12 | |
| Pioneer High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.






































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