Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
Elementary school in San Jose, CA · Alum Rock Union Elementary · Grades K-8 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 20% of Alpha: Blanca Alvarado students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 16% met the math standard. In reading, that is 29 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 11% of Bay Area elementary schools, and it ranks 113th of 122 public elementary schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were 6 points lower than in 2024, and math results were 8 points lower than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 26% | 22% | 20% | −6 pts |
| Math | 23% | 21% | 16% | −8 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha: Blanca Alvarado | 20% | 16% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Results by grade, spring 2026
| Grade | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 7% | 7% |
| 4th grade | 24% | 24% |
| 5th grade | 25% | 23% |
| 6th grade | 18% | 11% |
| 7th grade | 20% | 10% |
| 8th grade | 23% | 16% |
Students are tested in grades 3 to 8 and 11. Each grade is a different group of students, so differences between grades are not a trend.
Homes near Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is located, is $945K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby elementary schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Alpha: Jose Hernandez CharterSan Jose · Grades K-8 | 16% | 12% | $945K |
| 0.4 mi | O. S. Hubbard ElementarySan Jose · Grades K-5 | 25% | 19% | $945K |
| 0.5 mi | Jeanne R. Meadows ElementarySan Jose · Grades K-6 | 33% | 31% | $945K |
| 0.6 mi | Santee ElementarySan Jose · Grades K-6 | 26% | 22% | $945K |
| 0.7 mi | Katherine R. Smith ElementarySan Jose · Grades K-6 | 22% | 18% | $945K |
| 0.9 mi | O. B. Whaley ElementarySan Jose · Grades K-6 | 22% | 15% | $1.19M |
School details
- Address
- 1601 Cunningham Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 780-0831
- District
- Alum Rock Union Elementary
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- K-8
- Students
- 523 (2025-26)
- Type
- Elementary school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2012
- Website
- www.alphapublicschools.org
- State school code
- 43693690125526
Common questions
How did Alpha: Blanca Alvarado do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 20% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 16% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?
523 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades K-8.
How much do homes cost near Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95122, where Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is located, is $945K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Alpha: Blanca Alvarado guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.