Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary

Shirakawa Elementary sits in the heart of East San Jose, a neighborhood rich with Latino and Vietnamese cultural roots and a strong sense of community pride. Serving kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, it's a solid all-in-one option for families who want to avoid the middle school transition, with scores that land right around the state middle ground and a science program that edges slightly ahead. Families drawn to culturally connected schools in a lively, working-class corner of Silicon Valley will find Shirakawa a grounded, neighborhood-rooted choice.