Northwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95132 · Berryessa Union Elementary
#219 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#4377 of 50,301 nationally
About Northwood Elementary
Northwood Elementary is a public elementary located in San Jose, in the Berryessa Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 452 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 219th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 452.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Northwood Elementary ranks 17th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
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 Northwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Rancho Milpitas Middle
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Majestic Way Elementary
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421 students · 2.1 km away
Pearl Zanker Elementary
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Cherrywood Elementary
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529 students · 2.2 km away
Sierramont Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northwood Elementary a good school?
Northwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #219 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 Northwood Elementary rank in California?
Northwood Elementary ranks #219 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #4377 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary had 452 students in 2025.
Is Northwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Northwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.