ROCKETSHIP DISCOVERY PREP

Rocketship Discovery Prep is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 505 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Rocketship Discovery Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rocketship Discovery Prep, located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, is a public charter elementary school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the national Rocketship Public Schools network, the campus is built on a model that emphasizes personalized learning, high academic standards, and a strong partnership between educators and families. The school aims to close the achievement gap by combining rigorous classroom instruction with individualized digital learning programs, allowing students to progress at their own pace in core subjects like math and literacy.

Beyond academics, Rocketship Discovery Prep focuses heavily on social-emotional learning and community building. The school culture is designed to empower students as leaders, frequently incorporating school-wide celebrations, parent-teacher collaboration, and a structured environment that encourages students to advocate for their education. By maintaining a focus on both character development and data-driven instruction, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but for long-term college and career readiness.

For more information, contact Rocketship Discovery Prep at (408) 217-8951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.