The Mt. Pleasant North area sits in the East Foothills part of San Jose near the Alum Rock and White Road corridors, a quiet residential pocket of single-family homes on calm streets at the base of the hills. It is a settled, mid-tier neighborhood with tidy yards and a low-traffic, family-oriented feel. Daily life runs on practical fundamentals. Everyday shopping and services cluster along the nearby White, Alum Rock, and Capitol corridors, neighborhood parks and the Alum Rock Park foothills cover recreation, and commuters reach Capitol Expressway and the freeway network with a short surface run. Interior streets stay quiet, upkeep is generally solid, and the hillside proximity adds openness to the backdrop. There is limited walkable retail inside the boundary, but for buyers who want a calm, foothill-edge East Side base, it does the job.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Pleasant 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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