Almaden, San Jose, CA
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This pocket carries the Almaden name for good reason: it sits in the Almaden Valley at the southern end of San Jose, framed by hills and built around the quiet, established residential character the area is known for. Streets are calm and car-oriented rather than walkable, with single-family homes on tidy lots and the green ridgelines never far from view. The Almaden draw is consistency and setting. The valley is one of the safest, leafiest parts of the city, with strong neighborhood pride and easy reach to the open space at Almaden Quicksilver and Almaden Lake. Daily shopping clusters along Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue, a short drive from most homes. You trade walkability and nightlife for quiet, space, and well-regarded schools, which is precisely the deal most people come to Almaden to make.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Almaden Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Los Alamitos Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Castillero Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| 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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