The Barber Lane and McCarthy Boulevard area sits at the northern tech edge of San Jose, a fast-paced district where residential, commercial, and corporate space all blend together. It is a hub for tech workers, with major campuses like Cisco and PayPal close at hand and quick access to Highways 237 and 880 linking it to the rest of the Bay Area. Daily life is built around convenience. The Great Mall is minutes away, and the dining options along the corridor reflect the area's deep cultural diversity, with strong Asian and South Asian markets and restaurants. Housing is predominantly modern apartments and townhomes, which suits the steady flow of professionals who want to live near work. It is more polished and corporate than cozy, and the streetscape is built for cars and campuses rather than strolling. River Oaks Park provides a genuine green retreat from the surrounding bustle, and the light rail adds a transit option. For people who want a low-maintenance, work-adjacent base in North San Jose, the tradeoff of energy over charm is the whole point.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
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| Orchard Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Central Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Montague Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Anthony Spangler Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Pearl Zanker Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Buchser Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Thomas Russell Middle | Middle | 7-9 | |
| Independence High | High | 9-12 | |
| Santa Clara High | High | 9-12 | |
| Milpitas 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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