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Willow Glen Schools: A Guide for San Jose Homebuyers
If you’re considering buying a home in Willow Glen, you may have questions about the schools located throughout the area.
Willow Glen and the surrounding San Jose neighborhoods include a mix of public, private, Montessori and other educational options. Because school programs, enrollment policies and attendance boundaries can change, it’s important to research schools directly rather than relying solely on information included in a real estate listing.
Here’s a starting point for exploring schools in and around Willow Glen.
San José Unified Schools in the Willow Glen Area
Several schools in and around Willow Glen are part of the San José Unified School District. The district’s current school directory includes Willow Glen Elementary, Booksin Elementary, Schallenberger Elementary, River Glen K-8, Willow Glen Middle and Willow Glen High, among others.
Willow Glen Elementary School
1425 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Willow Glen Elementary is part of San José Unified School District. Families considering the school should check the district directly for current enrollment information, programs and attendance boundaries.
Booksin Elementary School
1590 Dry Creek Road, San Jose, CA 95125
Booksin Elementary serves students in TK through fifth grade according to its current school information. The school is part of San José Unified and is located in Willow Glen.
Schallenberger Elementary School
1280 Koch Lane, San Jose, CA 95125
Schallenberger Elementary is another San José Unified elementary school serving the area and appears in the district’s current school directory.
River Glen K-8
1088 Broadway Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
River Glen is currently designated by San José Unified as a K-8 school, making the original description of it simply as an elementary/middle school worth updating.
Willow Glen High School
2001 Cottle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Willow Glen High is part of San José Unified. Its current school information includes academics, athletics, clubs, student organizations and other programs. The school’s current main-office phone number is 408-535-6330.
Other Public Schools Near Willow Glen
Depending on the exact address and program, buyers may also encounter other public-school options in and around the greater Willow Glen area.
This distinction is important for homebuyers: a Willow Glen or San Jose mailing address does not by itself determine which school a property is assigned to.
Private School Options in Willow Glen
Willow Glen also has private-school options that families may wish to research independently.
St. Christopher School
2278 Booksin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
St. Christopher is a Catholic school serving kindergarten through eighth grade and is located in Willow Glen. Its current school website lists 408-723-7223 as its contact number.
Valley Christian Elementary School
1450 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Valley Christian Elementary is a private Christian school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Its Leigh Avenue campus is located in the Willow Glen/95125 area.
Presentation High School
2281 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Presentation High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school serving young women. The school’s current website lists its San Jose campus at 2281 Plummer Avenue and phone number as 408-264-1664.
Montessori and Early Education Options
Willow Glen and the surrounding San Jose area also include a variety of Montessori, preschool and early-education programs. These schools vary in educational approach, ages served, schedules and enrollment requirements, so buyers should research each program directly based on their own needs and priorities.
Action Day Schools – Lincoln
2148 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Action Day Schools operates a Lincoln Avenue campus in Willow Glen. The location offers infant care, toddler and preschool programs for children from infancy through Pre-K, along with extended-day and summer programming. Families should contact the school directly for current enrollment, tuition, schedules and program availability.
Empire Montessori Preschool – Willow Glen
585 W. Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Empire Montessori Preschool has a Willow Glen location offering Montessori-based early education. Current programs include toddler and preschool-age options. Families interested in the school should verify current ages served, enrollment availability, tuition and schedules directly with the school.
Cielo Montessori
1781 Bird Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Cielo Montessori is a licensed home-based early-childhood program in Willow Glen. Its educational approach incorporates Montessori along with elements of Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and play-based learning. Programs are offered for young children through Pre-K.
San Jose Montessori School
979 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Located near Willow Glen, San Jose Montessori School offers Montessori education for preschool and kindergarten-age children. Families considering the school should contact it directly for current programs, enrollment requirements and availability.
Primrose School of Willow Glen
1496 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Primrose School of Willow Glen is an early-education and childcare program offering infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K and other early-learning programs. Primrose is not a traditional Montessori school, but it is another early-education option located in the Willow Glen area.
Explorer Preschool
2700 Booksin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Explorer Preschool is a nonprofit parent-participation preschool in Willow Glen. Its programs emphasize learning through play, exploration and family participation, with options for young children through pre-kindergarten.
One World Montessori School
1170 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
One World Montessori School is located just outside the core 95125 area and provides Montessori education for children in the greater Willow Glen and San Jose area. Families should verify current programs, age requirements and enrollment availability directly with the school.
Because private-school and preschool programs, tuition, enrollment availability, age requirements and operating schedules can change, buyers should contact each school directly for current information and determine which educational options meet their own needs and priorities.
One other addition I’d make to the original post
I’d also add Hammer Montessori to the public-school section, rather than putting it in the list above:
Hammer Montessori at Galarza
502 Illinois Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
Hammer Montessori is a public Montessori program within San José Unified School District. Because it operates differently from a neighborhood attendance-area school, families interested in the program should review current enrollment procedures, eligibility and program information directly through San José Unified.
Always Verify the School for a Specific Willow Glen Address
Do not assume a home is assigned to a particular school simply because it’s located in Willow Glen or the 95125 ZIP code.
School attendance boundaries can be address-specific and can change.
If school assignment is important to your home search, verify the address directly with the appropriate school district before making a purchase decision.
San José Unified School District
You can also research individual schools, programs, enrollment procedures and district information directly through the district rather than relying exclusively on information displayed on real estate websites.
Buying a Home in Willow Glen?
Schools may be one of the factors you’re researching as you compare homes, but your home search should ultimately reflect your own priorities and housing needs.
As your real estate agent, my role is to provide objective information about available properties, help you verify facts such as school boundaries, and give you the real estate information you need to make your own informed decision.
If you’re considering buying in Willow Glen, I can help you explore current homes for sale, compare properties and understand what’s happening in the local 95125 and 95124 real estate markets.
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With over 20 years of experience navigating the fast-paced Silicon Valley market, I provide a strategic, results-driven approach to residential real estate. My career is built on a foundation of deep local expertise and a relentless commitment to my clients’ success, resulting in over $235 million in lifetime sales volume and a consistent ranking in the top 3% of agents in Santa Clara County and top 2% at Coldwell Banker. My expertise has been featured on KTVU Fox 2, Real Producers and the Willow Glen Resident. She is also the co-host of the San Jose Podcast “Say What You Want About Real Estate”
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