Forest / Pruneridge, San Jose, CA
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The Forest and Pruneridge area sits in West San Jose near the Stevens Creek and Winchester corridors, within easy reach of Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair. It is a more urban, mixed pocket than the surrounding ranch tracts, with older homes, apartments, and newer infill close to one of the region's busiest retail and dining hubs. The headline is walkable convenience. Some of the Bay Area's best shopping, restaurants, and entertainment sit minutes away, and I-280 and the expressways make the rest of the valley quick to reach. The tradeoffs are the traffic, the density, and the steady activity that come with being this close to a major commercial center, plus curb appeal that shifts from block to block. For buyers who want to live near the energy of Santana Row and Valley Fair without paying for a luxury tower, it is a practical, central West Side base.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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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 | |
| Merritt Trace Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Central Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Westwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Buchser Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Monroe Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Abraham Lincoln High | High | 9-12 | |
| Santa Clara High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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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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