At the foot of the Mt. Hamilton range, in the heart of the Evergreen Valley of San Jose, California, Silver Oak Elementary School is nestled in a rapidly growing area of Santa Clara County. When Silver Oak opened its doors as the 15th school in the nationally recognized Evergreen School District in September 1994, 262 students and 11 teachers became the nucleus of a school community. Today our 26 teachers educate 576 students in TK-6th grades and SDC Preschool.

The school community represents an ethnically, culturally, and occupationally diverse population where differences are celebrated and all students feel cared for. Our students and their families bring a wealth of experiences to the learning environment. Students are taught to respect each other and are supported by a school-wide behavior management program that promotes student dignity, individuality and positive self-esteem.

Silver Oak is a unique and exceptional place for learning. As a 1997, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School recipient and a 2001 National Blue Ribbon recipient, Silver Oak is no stranger to excellence. Students here learn because quality staff, involved parent groups, numerous volunteers, community agencies, businesses and university partners work together collaboratively for the established tradition of academic success. We live the philosophy that it takes a village and beyond to educate the whole child. The school provides a family-oriented, nurturing, and safe place for students to learn, grow, and develop intellectually. Teachers, staff, and administrators continue to act on the principle that students come first.

Mrs. Heather Cardona
Interim Principal, Silver Oak Elementary