Summit Public School: Tahoma

Tucked into the southern end of San Jose near the Blossom Valley neighborhoods, Summit Public School: Tahoma is a charter high school that draws families who want something a little different from the traditional high school experience — think project-based learning, strong mentorship, and a tight-knit community feel. The academics are genuinely strong across the board, with math performance standing out in particular, and the school consistently ranks among the better high schools in a county that's full of competitive options. Families who value an engaged, collaborative school culture over a more conventional approach tend to find it a great fit here.