For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 238 students in the neighborhood of Carson and Meadows, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Carson and Meadows is Rachel Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carson and Meadows, San Jose, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carson and Meadows, San Jose, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4245 Meg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6287
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carson and Meadows, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carson and Meadows, San Jose, CA include Rachel Carson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood ofrson and Meadows, San Jose?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood ofrson and Meadows, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood ofrson and Meadows, San Jose?
the neighborhood ofrson and Meadows, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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