Oak Canyon, San Jose, CA
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Key Words:
Top Rated Schools, Cul‑De‑Sac Quiet, Creekside Greenbelt
A quiet, hills‐edge enclave of curving cul‐de‐sacs, mature oaks, and well kept 1970s and 1980s homes on generous lots. Many properties enjoy backyard privacy, three car garages, and occasional ridge or valley glimpses, creating a calm, residential feel that stays peaceful even on busy weekends. Families zero in for the schools. The neighborhood feeds to highly regarded Guadalupe Elementary with the Dartmouth and Leigh track, a pattern that keeps resale demand steady. Day to day errands cluster at nearby neighborhood centers, while Almaden Lake, Guadalupe Creek, and the trailheads into Almaden Quicksilver provide quick escapes for evening walks, bike rides, and weekend hikes. Tradeoffs are modest. Walkable retail is limited, commutes rely on surface streets to reach 85, and hillside adjacency means hotter summer afternoons, visiting deer and turkeys, and higher seasonal fire awareness. For buyers prioritizing schools, quiet streets, and strong curb presence, Oak Canyon is a standout.
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 | |
| Guadalupe Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Dartmouth Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Leigh High | High | 9-12 | |
| Branham 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.
Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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