Fruitdale is a central West San Jose pocket built around the Fruitdale light rail station and the older neighborhoods near Bascom and Fruitdale avenues. It is a practical, lived-in area where the value comes from transit access, central position, and an older housing stock of small single-family homes and apartments. The standout is connectivity. The VTA light rail station makes downtown and Diridon reachable without a car, and I-280, Bascom, and the central arterials keep the rest of the city close. Everyday shopping and services sit along the nearby corridors, with Del Mar High and the central West Side amenities a short drive. The honest read includes mixed upkeep block to block, small lots, and a streetscape that leans utilitarian, with limited green space inside the immediate boundary. For buyers who want a transit-served, central foothold at a reasonable price, it is a sensible option.




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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 | |
| Central Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lynhaven Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Castlemont Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Monroe Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Del Mar 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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