For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,656 students in 95128, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95128, CA are Sherman Oaks Elementary School, Luther Burbank Elementary School and Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95128 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95128, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95128, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Fruitdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 795-1140
Grades: K-8
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wabash Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 295-1814
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 295-1814
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 South Monroe St.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 556-0360
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
95128, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Career Academy (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2105 Forest Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 947-2852
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2945 Van Sansul Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 341-7000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
2100 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 298-2181
Grades: 11-12
| 15 students
Teenage Parent Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2390 Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 286-7522
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 286-7522
Grades: 8-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95128, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95128, CA include Sherman Oaks Elementary School, Luther Burbank Elementary School and Monroe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95128?
3 public middle schools are located in 95128.
What is the racial composition of students in 95128?
95128 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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