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Best San Jose Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 public middle schools serving 38,013 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 Union 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 32%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Union Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Chaboya Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3276 Cortona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-6900
Gr: 7-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Easterbrook Discovery
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4835 Doyle Rd.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 874-3500
Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Gr: 5-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5575 Dartmouth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Quimby Oak Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3190 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6735
Gr: 7-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Indigo
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Gettysburg Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-1881
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Berryessa Union Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1376 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1830
Gr: K-8
Rank: #2020.
Alpha Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Morrill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1970 Morrill Ave.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Latimer
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4250 Latimer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3600
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Moreland Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Student Ln.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 874-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Castillero Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6385
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1945
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Bernal Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6610 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 578-5731
Gr: 7-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Willow Glen Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2105 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6277
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
River Glen
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1088 Broadway
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 535-6240
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
George V. Leyva Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1865 Monrovia Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 270-4993
Gr: 7-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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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 Union 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?

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