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The Community of San Jose

Updated: Mar 7, 2020

San Jose is not only the largest city in Northern California, but it is known as one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. San Jose is located in the middle of Santa Clara Valley with cities like East Palo Alto, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and many more surrounding the area. It connects to the southern shore of San Francisco Bay with the Silicon Valley engulfing on all sides. Silicon Valley itself is border on the west by the Santa Cruz mountains, the east bu San Francisco Bay and Redwood City sit to the north. This beautiful and affluent area is home to many architectural landmarks and a major technology hub with the original Apple, Google, and HP headquarters.


San Jose has a beautiful assortment of parks with all different types of things to do and see. These parks listed here are more than just parks with jungle gyms and picnic areas. These have gorgeous sites to see like the Japanese Friendship Garden and the Municipal Rose Garden, which offers amazing plant life and beautiful areas to wander around in. Each park tells its own story and gives the people something to always remember and enjoy.


  • Almaden Quicksilver County Park

  • Los Gatos Creek Trail

  • Municipal Rose Garden

  • Japanese Friendship Garden

  • Alum Rock Park

  • Mission Santa Clara de Asis

  • Mount Umunhum


The attractions in San Jose are truly must-sees for everyone. The Winchester Mystery House is a spooky landmark that many know about and want to visit, so imagine being able to live in the city that calls home to it. Other places like the Tech Museum of Innovation are a great one to explore, especially with all of the bustling tech corporations calling San Jose home. All of the sites in San Jose are a must-see, so when you are deciding where to move to, and you want something different and exciting, make sure to keep San Jose at the top of the list.


  • Winchester Mystery House

  • Tech Museum of Innovation

  • Heritage Rose Garden

  • Children’s Discovery Museum

  • California’s Great America

  • NASA Ames Research Center

  • San Jose Museum of Art


The San Jose Unified School District prides itself on being a district that inspires innovation. They work hard to bring together the educators, students, parents, and faculty to create a community that each student can thrive in. They work hard to help each student become leaders in their world. Make sure to check out the array of schools they have to see which one will work for you before you move here.


Elementary

Allen at Steinbeck

Almaden Elementary

Bachrodt Elementary

Booksin Elementary

Canoas Elementary

Carson Elementary

Anne Darling Elementary

Empire Gardens Elementary

Galarza Elementary

Gardner Elementary

Grant Elementary

Graystone Elementary

Hacienda Elementary

Hammer Montessori at Galarza

Los Alamitos Elementary

Lowell Elementary

Horace Mann Elementary

Olinder Elementary

Reed Elementary

River Glen K-8

Schallenberger Elementary

Simonds Elementary

Terrell Elementary

Trace Elementary

Washington Elementary

Williams Elementary

Willow Glen Elementary


Middle School

River Glen (K-8)

Castillero Middle

Bret Harte Middle

Hoover Middle

John Muir Middle

Muwekma Ohlone Middle

Willow Glen Middle


High School

Gunderson High

Leland High

Lincoln High

Pioneer High

San José High

Willow Glen High

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