Top 10 Best San Jose Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 77 public middle schools serving 38,996 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 40% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Jose, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #22.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Chaboya Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3276 Cortona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-6900
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
College Connection Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Grades: 7-8
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
Grades: 6-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #66.
Bret Harte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #77.
Easterbrook Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Grades: K-8
| 954 students
Rank: #88.
Discovery Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #99.
Sierramont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1010.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #1111.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Grades: 5-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1212.
Dartmouth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5575 Dartmouth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #1313.
Quimby Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3190 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6735
Grades: 7-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1515.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Grades: K-8
| 520 students
Rank: #1616.
Indigo
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #1717.
Price Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1919.
Berryessa Union Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1376 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #2121.
Discovery Charter Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #2222.
Moreland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Student Ln.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #2323.
Castillero Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #2424.
Morrill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2525.
Latimer
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2626.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2727.
Bernal Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6610 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 578-5731
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2828.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #2929.
River Glen
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1088 Brd.way
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #3030.
Willow Glen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Grades: 6-8
| 1,155 students
Rank: #3131.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #3232.
Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #3333.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #3434.
George V. Leyva Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1865 Monrovia Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-4993
Grades: 7-8
| 558 students
Rank: #3535.
Perseverance Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057
Grades: 5-8
| 84 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
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1990 Kammerer Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 493-5929
Grades: 5-8
| 98 students
3002 Leigh Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1601 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 780-0831
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Grades: K
| 87 students
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
420 Allegan Cir.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-4260
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
2055 Alum Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 272-7664
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
4115 Jacksol Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-8597
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2223 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 626-3409
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
2105 Forest Ave.
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2280 Kenwood Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 998-6219
Grades: K-2
| 430 students
706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
1460 Colt Way
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 270-4964
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
830 North Capitol Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 347-5410
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
7035 Yerba Buena Rd.
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 223-7661
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
511 Cozy Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 227-1505
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1601 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-8950
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8850
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
4280 Partridge Dr.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 640-6788
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
4949 Harwood Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Grades: PK-5
| 289 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?
77 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?

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