For the 2025 school year, there are 75 public middle schools serving 38,545 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Jose, CA are Joaquin Miller Middle School, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet and Chaboya Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jose, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Jose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #22.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Chaboya Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3276 Cortona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-6900
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-6900
Grades: 7-8
| 838 students
Rank: #44.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Grades: 7-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Union Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
Grades: 6-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #66.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #77.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Grades: K-8
| 965 students
Rank: #88.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1010.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #1111.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Grades: 5-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1212.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5575 Dartmouth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1313.
Quimby Oak Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3190 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6735
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6735
Grades: 7-8
| 831 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1515.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Grades: K-8
| 550 students
Rank: #1616.
Indigo
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Grades: K-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1717.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1919.
Berryessa Union Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1376 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #2121.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #2222.
Moreland Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Student Ln.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2323.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #2424.
Morrill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #2525.
Latimer
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
Grades: K-8
| 483 students
Rank: #2626.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2727.
Bernal Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6610 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 578-5731
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 578-5731
Grades: 7-8
| 688 students
Rank: #2828.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2929.
River Glen
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Broadway
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #3030.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Grades: 6-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #3131.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #3232.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Grades: K-8
| 760 students
Rank: #3333.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #3434.
George V. Leyva Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1865 Monrovia Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-4993
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-4993
Grades: 7-8
| 547 students
Rank: #3535.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
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San Jose, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4955 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 226-2350
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
Cambrian Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Camden Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 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
Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 465 students
East Side Cadet Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Edge High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Genesis High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
James Mcentee Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4983
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Leland Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Jose, CA include Joaquin Miller Middle School, Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet and Chaboya Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Jose?
75 public middle schools are located in San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jose?
San Jose public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Jose include: Chaboya Middle School vs. Quimby Oak Middle School, Kipp Heartwood Academy vs. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, Bernal Intermediate vs. Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
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