San Jose Elementary

San Jose Elementary sits in the heart of Pomona, a working-class city in the eastern San Gabriel Valley with a strong sense of community and deep Latino roots. Academics here are a real challenge — math scores in particular fall in the lower range statewide — so families who want to be actively involved in their child's learning will need to plan on supplementing at home or seeking additional tutoring resources. That said, Pomona has been quietly investing in its neighborhoods, and for families already rooted in the community, San Jose can be a familiar, close-knit environment where knowing your neighbors and teachers matters just as much as test scores.