In the heart of the Evergreen Valley, Silver Oak Elementary School is nestled at the foothills of the Mt. Hamilton range in the rich community of Silver Creek Valley. Silver Oak Elementary School is an award-winning institution in the nationally ranked Evergreen School District. Almost three decades after its inception, it continues to serve the Silver Creek Valley community and educate the future.
Silver Oak Elementary School takes a combined approach at teaching its students. The school incorporates volunteers, active parent groups and technology among other tools to educate the whole child. Their philosophy is that outside of academics, the students must be capable of empathy, be creative and develop important cognitive capabilities in order to grow into a well-rounded individual equipped with the tools to take on college, their career and life.
This approach works, as test scores at Silver Creek Elementary are far above the national and state average.
Silver Oak Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
5000 Farnsworth Dr,
San Jose, CA
Evergreen Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Howard Greenfield
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
56.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
36.6%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
71.5%
White
14.7%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/7/2023
Staff and teachers are the best! Children are well prepared for middle school. We love our Silveroak elementary school.
4/10/2023
I was at this school for about 2 years, and the teachers aren't considerate with the students other after school activities. I had tons of homework, but had to come home at 7:30pm and 9:30 daily. Of course, I had missing assignments but the teachers didn't think about that. They just kept getting ma...
11/9/2018
Great experience from 2015-18 & continuing. Strong teachers & great steam lab, art programs, school plays, extra curricular options, Math kangaroo & other Math competitive exam help etc, Principal very active and hands on and a very active PTO which actively supports and funds many activities. Teach...
4/22/2015
We have been in the for the last 5 yrs...still kids attending.. Mostly, we have good experience. Some teachers do not do their jobs well when it comes to a child w/ special needs. So, if you have one, depending on services your child might need. Think twice before you enroll. Other than that, lots o...
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List Price Range
$1.4M - $6.6M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$3,064,699
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
10%
Average Household Income
$247,632
% of College Grads
72%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
3,407 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
3.7%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Ramblewood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Hellyer Park & Coyote Creek Trail
Fowler Creek Park
Canyon Creek Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Hellyer Park
Silver Creek Linear Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Silver Creek Meadows Picnic Area
Hawkstone Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
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Silver Oak Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Evergreen Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Silver Oak Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,064,699. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Silver Creek High School, Evergreen Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Silver Oak Elementary School.