Top 10 Best Santa Clara County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 116 public middle schools serving 66,601 students in Santa Clara County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara County, CA are Bullis Charter, Joaquin Miller Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Santa Clara County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Grades: 6-8
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #55.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
University Preparatory Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #88.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #99.
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
480 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #1010.
Union Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2130 Los Gatos-almaden Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 371-0366
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1111.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1212.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Grades: K-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1313.
Chaboya Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3276 Cortona Dr.
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-6900
Grades: 7-8
| 885 students
Rank: #1414.
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1515.
Cupertino Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1650 S. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1616.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7050 Bret Harte Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Russell Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2864
Grades: 7-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1818.
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 N. Ca Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(408) 494-8120
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #1919.
Charter School Of Morgan Hill
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9530 Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 463-0618
Grades: K-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2020.
Alpha: Cornerstone Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1598 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 361-3876
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #2121.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19195 Fisher Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #2222.
Greendell
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4120 Midfield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0833
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #2323.
College Connection Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1855 Lucretia Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 347-4827
Grades: 7-8
| 209 students
Rank: #2424.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5575 Dartmouth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #2525.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #2828.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 243-9800
Grades: K-8
| 541 students
Rank: #2929.
Marian A. Peterson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1380 Rosalia Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 423-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #3030.
Quimby Oak Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3190 Quimby Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 270-6735
Grades: 7-8
| 837 students
Rank: #3131.
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 965-9292
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Campbell School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #3434.
Rancho Milpitas Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1915 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656
Grades: 7-8
| 667 students
Rank: #3535.
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5955 Blossom Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 226-1886
Grades: 5-8
| 720 students
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Santa Clara County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Academy (Closed 2021)
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
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 2 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
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1039 Garden St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-1460
Grades: 9-12
| 202 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
2086 Clarke St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2881
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
85 Tilton Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5241
Grades: K-6
| 296 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
155 N. Third St.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4200
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
295 W. Cherry Ln.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 364-4222
Grades: 7-8
| 363 students
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Grades: 8
| 121 students
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 514 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
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Grades: 9-10
| 17 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
1621 Gold St
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 942-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 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
9530 N. Monterey Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-5221
Grades: 5-6
| 161 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara County, CA include Bullis Charter, Joaquin Miller Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Clara County, CA?
116 public middle schools are located in Santa Clara County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County, CA?
Santa Clara County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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