John Muir Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95129 · Cupertino Union
#148 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#3702 of 50,301 nationally
About John Muir Elementary
John Muir Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Cupertino Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 148th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; John Muir Elementary ranks 11th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Muir Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Muir Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students · 736 m away
Christa McAuliffe
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
358 students · 1.2 km away
Blue Hills Elementary
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 1.3 km away
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 1.3 km away
Lynbrook High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students · 1.4 km away
Warren E. Hyde Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
800 students · 1.5 km away
C. B. Eaton Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 1.8 km away
Prospect High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students · 1.9 km away
Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 1.9 km away
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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557 students
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557 students
Rio Rosales
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557 students
Belvedere Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
557 students
John Muir Fundamental Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Elkhorn Village Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Muir Elementary a good school?
John Muir Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #148 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Muir Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary ranks #148 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #3702 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary had 557 students in 2025.
Is John Muir Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John Muir Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Muir Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Muir Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.