Best Driving Schools in Santa Clara, CA

15 schools listed · 5 in Santa Clara · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 6 show a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Vitty Driving School LLC

Vitty Driving School LLC

5.0 116 reviews
“I also want to thank Amnol because he made the experience better and prepared me the right way for my drivers test🙏”
5+ yearsLicensed
2084 Walsh Ave Ste 2084-C2
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Oxford Driving School

Oxford Driving School

4.7 47 reviews
“He pays a lot of attention to little details, which helps to tune your driving to the point where one can easily pass the behind-the-wheel test.”
License #DS4056Since 2004
3150 De La Cruz Blvd Suite #220, #122
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Jumpstart Driving School

Jumpstart Driving School

4.5 45 reviews
“I am a first time driver and of advanced age but his training helped me to pass at the first attempt.”
Since 2019
400 Reed St #130
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US Driving School

US Driving School

5.0 94 reviews
“The best driving school for beginners.”
4701 Patrick Henry Dr Bldg 6 office P
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Daily Drivers Driving School

Daily Drivers Driving School

4.8 15 reviews
“He was very thorough in providing feedback with lots of details on what he should improve on and look out for when taking the test.”
Since 2020
2116 Walsh Ave Ste C-5
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A-Z Driving School LLC

A-Z Driving School LLC

4.9 93 reviews
“She's also very good at really drilling habits into your mind through repetition and patterns.”
LicensedSince 2004
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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The 15 schools listed for Santa Clara, CA teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.

Area overview: Santa Clara, CA

5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Santa Clara; the other 10 serve Santa Clara from San Jose (8 mi), Milpitas (6 mi) and Campbell (6 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,390 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 6 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Can I book driving lessons online with schools listed for Santa Clara?

2 of the 15 schools take online bookings. Even so, a phone call before the first lesson is worth making, because you want to hear the instructor who will actually be in the car rather than a booking system that assigns whoever is free.

Advantage Driving School

Advantage Driving School

4.7 122 reviews
“Scheduling an appointment was easy and the drivers were all on time.”
Since 1996BBB A+
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Forward Driving School

Forward Driving School

4.8 54 reviews
“I drive with Ella every session, and Each time I come back with more knowledge.”
Ages 15 and upSince 2009
Campbell, CA · 6 mi from Santa Clara
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Frank's Driving School

Frank's Driving School

5.0 117 reviews
“He has given great advice on how to avoid big driving mistakes.”
Since 2022
Campbell, CA · 6 mi from Santa Clara
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D.n.v. Distinguished Driving School

D.n.v. Distinguished Driving School

4.9 82 reviews
“Great driving experience for my teen son's 6 hr behind the wheel classes.”
DMV license #E2116Since 2017
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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First Driving School

First Driving School

5.0 47 reviews
“Semir was amazing and I highly recommend him as he responds quickly and is clear with the explanations of what's expected throughout the classes.”
Since 2023Prices online
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Manmeet Driving Instructor

Manmeet Driving Instructor

5.0 142 reviews
“He treats you like his own family and teaches you driving with a lot of care.”
Since 2021
Milpitas, CA · 6 mi from Santa Clara
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Urban Traffic School

Urban Traffic School

4.9 137 reviews
“Very easy to navigate, cover all the basics and very reasonable price”
LicensedSince 2018
Milpitas, CA · 6 mi from Santa Clara
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Pass Guaranteed Driving School

Pass Guaranteed Driving School

5.0 34 reviews
“I did my 6 hours here with angiza she is a great instructor and the whole team is very helpful and nice i've learned a lot thank you!!”
Since 2023
San Jose, CA · 8 mi from Santa Clara
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Gold Traffic School

Gold Traffic School

4.6 21 reviews
“Got my traffic course done fast and easy!”
LicensedSince 2014
Milpitas, CA · 6 mi from Santa Clara
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about schools in and near Santa Clara

  • “I'll certainly recommend Susan from Oxford if you have your driving test anytime soon.” — from a review of Oxford Driving School
  • “I passed my road test after 3 lessons. Very friendly, approachable, and flexible with timings.” — from a review of Manmeet Driving Instructor
  • “I felt I was very well prepared for my driving test, thanks to the meticulous and well planned sessions.” — from a review of A-Z Driving School LLC

Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.

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