Best Middle Schools in San Jose, CA (2025-26)

A: 12B: 9C: 4D: 9F: 4

55% of the 38 ranked middle schools in San Jose, CA earn an A or B (12 A grades, 9 B, 4 C, 9 D, 4 F), against 46% of middle schools nationwide. 21 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (55% here, 70% nationally), and 7 exceed it. On average 42% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 40% (national averages: 45% actual, 38% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Kipp Heartwood Academy (63% against 23%, A), Kipp Heritage Academy (64% against 29%, A), College Connection Academy (66% against 48%, A), Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy (38% against 22%, B), Joaquin Miller Middle (89% against 79%, A+).

The largest ranked middle schools: Willow Glen Middle (1,155 students, B+, #18), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,078 students, A+, #1), Union Middle (1,012 students, A+, #2).

Of the top 25, 0 are magnet schools and 5 are charters. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best middle school in San Jose, CA?

Joaquin Miller Middle in San Jose ranks first among the 38 ranked middle schools in San Jose, CA with a SchoolGrade of A+, 89% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 79%.

How are middle schools in San Jose, CA ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many middle schools does San Jose, CA have?

SchoolGrade grades 41 public middle schools in San Jose, CA; 38 are ranked here and 3 are listed as not ranked.