The Brooktree area sits in the Evergreen part of San Jose, a calm suburban pocket of single-family homes on looping, low-traffic streets with the eastern foothills not far off. It is classic Evergreen: tidy yards, settled blocks, and a quiet residential feel built around schools and parks. Day to day, the neighborhood runs on the Evergreen corridors, where groceries, takeout, and services sit a short drive away, while neighborhood parks and the nearby hills handle recreation. Commuters take Aborn and Capitol Expressway toward 101, and the eastern position means traffic is the main daily cost. Interior streets stay quiet, upkeep is generally solid, and the overall feel is settled and family-oriented. It is a dependable Evergreen choice for buyers who want suburban calm with a bit of hillside scenery.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
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| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Northwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Brooktree Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Morrill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Independence 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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