The McLaughlin Avenue corridor runs through the central-east and south part of San Jose, connecting the Story Road area down toward Tully and Senter. Living along it means a busy, working stretch of older homes, small apartments, and roadside commercial frontage, with a flat, walkable grid behind the main road. Daily life leans functional. The corridor and nearby strips cover groceries, takeout, and services, Kelley Park and the larger recreation around Senter add green a short drive away, and downtown, Capitol Expressway, and the freeways are all close. The honest tradeoffs are the arterial traffic and noise, the mixed upkeep block to block, and a streetscape built for utility rather than charm. For buyers who want a central, affordable foothold with easy access in every direction, it is a practical, no-frills option.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| McKinley Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Selma Olinder Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Yerba Buena High | High | 9-12 | |
| San Jose 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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