Franklin-McKinley School District's dual language immersion program enticed parent Amy Vu to choose it over a charter school. (Lorraine Gabbert/San José Spotlight)

SAN JOSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS are counting on specialized programming to slow their enrollment decline.

While overall enrollment continues to fall, a number of local school districts have found a way to attract new students through transitional kindergarten and dual language immersion during the 2024-25 school year. Alum Rock Union School District in East San Jose and Franklin-McKinley School District in South San Jose have gone all in on attracting students through their robust special programs.

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