Millard McCollam Elementary

Tucked into the East San Jose neighborhood, McCollam Elementary sits in one of the city's most culturally rich and working-class communities, where families tend to be deeply rooted and involved in the school's day-to-day life. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores that outpace its English numbers — a profile that often suits families looking for a solid STEM foundation in a diverse, community-oriented setting. East San Jose has a lot of character, with great taquerias, local parks, and a strong sense of neighborhood identity, making it a place where kids grow up with both academic grounding and real-world community connection.