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Saratoga California is located in Santa Clara County,
26 miles east of the Pacific Coast, ten miles southwest
of San Jose and fifty miles south of San Francisco.
The city is situated in the foothills of the Santa Cruz
Mountains at an elevation of 500 feet.
Pretty and prestigious Saratoga CA is home to many of
Silicon Valley’s judges, doctors, middle and upper
managers. Nestled against the foothills of the Santa
Cruz Mountains, Saratoga has a charming old town feel
and mineral springs in the hills. It is just a short
drive to many major employers such as Apple Computer,
Intel and Silicon Graphics. Those commuting from Saratoga
can take Highway 85 which ties to the Santa Clara County
freeway network.
Saratoga is served by six school districts and all
scores run in the 80th and 90th percentiles. In the
1996 math SAT, Saratoga High scored fourth highest in
California. Education is strongly supported by the community.
Higher education opportunities also exist in the form
of West Valley Community College and nearby DeAnza Junior
College as well as San Jose State University.
Saratoga is a wonderful town for recreation with nine
parks and a community theater as well as regular concerts
at the local Mountain Winery. There is a multitude of
first-class restaurants, as well as beautiful and historic
Villa Montalvo, which is the site of many cultural events.
Saratoga works to preserve its beauty and is a slow-growth
oriented city of predominantly three, four and five
bedroom homes. Opulent custom homes can be found in
the hills.
The City of Saratoga maintains the city’s natural
beauty and history through zoning policies and historic
preservation.
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