Best 95131 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,662 students in 95131, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95131, CA are Santa Clara County Court, Orchard Elementary School and Santa Clara County Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95131 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95131, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95131, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Gr: K-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Santa Clara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
Gr: K-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95131, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95131, CA include Santa Clara County Court, Orchard Elementary School and Santa Clara County Community.
How many public middle schools are located in 95131?
4 public middle schools are located in 95131.
What is the racial composition of students in 95131?
95131 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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