Middle schools in San Jose, CA
109 middle schools in San Jose, CA, serving roughly 49,655 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 8.7
James Franklin Smith Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 8.7
Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 8.6
Joaquin Miller Middle
Cupertino Union · 6-8
- 8.6
Silver Oak Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 8.2
Indigo
Oak Grove Elementary · K-8 · Alternative school of choice
- 8.2
Cadwallader Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 8.1
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 8.1
Easterbrook Discovery
Moreland · K-8
- 8.1
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
Cambrian · K-8
- 7.9
Norwood Creek Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 7.9
Carolyn A. Clark Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 7.8
Union Middle
Union Elementary · 6-8
- 7.8
Chaboya Middle
Evergreen Elementary · 7-8
- 7.4
Sierramont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary · 6-8
- 7.4
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Santa Clara County Office of Education · 7-12 · Charter
- 7.4
Millbrook Elementary
Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- 7.2
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary · K-6
- 7.2
Quimby Oak Middle
Evergreen Elementary · 7-8
- 7.1
Santa Teresa Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary · K-6
- 6.9
Dartmouth Middle
Union Elementary · 6-8
- 6.9
Bret Harte Middle
San Jose Unified · 6-8
- 6.8
College Connection Academy
Franklin-McKinley Elementary · 7-8
- 6.7
Discovery Charter
Santa Clara County Office of Education · K-8 · Charter
- 6.7
Latimer
Moreland · K-8
- 6.7
Morrill Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary · 6-8
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Common questions
How many middle schools are in San Jose?
San Jose has 109 middle schools serving roughly 49,655 students.
What counts as a "middle" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 6–8. K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.
Which is the highest-rated middle school in San Jose?
James Franklin Smith Elementary currently has the highest SweetSpot score (8.7/10) among middle schools in San Jose.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.
All schools in Middle schools, San Jose, CA
- James Franklin Smith Elementary · K-6
- Evergreen Elementary · K-6
- Joaquin Miller Middle · 6-8
- Silver Oak Elementary · K-6
- Indigo · K-8
- Cadwallader Elementary · K-6
- Tom Matsumoto Elementary · K-6
- Easterbrook Discovery · K-8
- Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet · K-8
- Norwood Creek Elementary · K-6
- Carolyn A. Clark Elementary · K-6
- Union Middle · 6-8
- Chaboya Middle · 7-8
- Sierramont Middle · 6-8
- University Preparatory Academy Charter · 7-12
- Millbrook Elementary · K-6
- Taylor (Bertha) Elementary · K-6
- Quimby Oak Middle · 7-8
- Santa Teresa Elementary · K-6
- Dartmouth Middle · 6-8
- Bret Harte Middle · 6-8
- College Connection Academy · 7-8
- Discovery Charter · K-8
- Latimer · K-8
- Morrill Middle · 6-8
- Cedar Grove Elementary · K-6
- Price Charter Middle · 6-8
- Dolores Huerta Middle · 6-8
- Moreland Middle · 6-8
- Ledesma (Rita) Elementary · K-6
- John J. Montgomery Elementary · K-6
- Frost (Earl) Elementary · K-6
- Herman (Leonard) Intermediate · 5-8
- Del Roble Elementary · K-6
- Oak Ridge Elementary · K-6
- Berryessa Union Elementary · K-8
- Sherman Oaks Elementary · K-8
- Orchard Elementary · K-8
- Holly Oak Elementary · K-6
- Piedmont Middle · 6-8
- O. B. Whaley Elementary · K-6
- KIPP Heritage Academy · 5-8
- Windmill Springs Elementary · K-8
- River Glen · K-8
- Discovery Charter II · K-8
- Baldwin (Julia) Elementary · P-6
- Esther B. Clark School San Jose · 4-12
- Sakamoto Elementary · K-6
- Ida Jew Academies · K-8
- KIPP Heartwood Academy · 5-8
- George V. LeyVa Intermediate · 7-8
- Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy · 5-8
- Esther B. Clark School - South Bay · 2-10
- Beacon · 6-12
- Castillero Middle · 6-8
- Hayes Elementary · K-6
- Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary · K-6
- Robert F. Kennedy Elementary · K-6
- Stonegate Elementary · K-8
- G. W. Hellyer Elementary · K-6
- Ocala Middle · 6-8
- Stipe (Samuel) Elementary · K-6
- Willow Glen Middle · 6-8
- AchieveKids · 1-12
- The Creekside School · K-12
- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory · K-8
- Bernal Intermediate · 7-8
- Franklin Elementary · K-6
- Adelante Dual Language Academy · K-8
- Parkview Elementary · K-6
- Luther Burbank Elementary · P-8
- Katherine R. Smith Elementary · K-6
- Edenvale Elementary · K-6
- Kinship Academy · K-12
- Adelante Dual Language Academy II · K-8
- Pine Hill School (Second Start Learning Disabilities) · 1-12
- Morgan Autism Center · K-12
- Spectrum Center Schools and Programs · K-12
- Santee Elementary · K-6
- Rising Star Sped Academy- Polaris Branch · K-12
- Monroe Middle · 6-8
- Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary · K-6
- John Muir Middle · 6-8
- August Boeger Middle · 6-8
- Christopher Elementary · K-8
- Anderson (Alex) Elementary · K-6
- Herbert Hoover Middle · 6-8
- Martin Murphy Middle · 6-8
- Bridges Academy · 7-8
- Santa Clara County Court · 6-12
- William Sheppard Middle · 6-8
- Renaissance at Mathson · 6-8
- Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary · K-6
- Lairon College Preparatory Academy · K-6
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy · K-8
- Davis (Caroline) Intermediate · 7-8
- Sunrise Middle · 5-8
- Sylvandale Middle · 7-8
- Muwekma Ohlone Middle · 6-8
- ACE Esperanza Middle · 5-8
- Alpha: Blanca Alvarado · K-8
- ACE Empower Academy · 5-8
- Liberty Alternative · 6-12
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant · K-8
- ACE Inspire Academy · 5-8
- Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning · K-12
- Santa Clara County Special Education · P-12
- Alpha: Jose Hernandez · K-8
- Santa Clara County Community · 6-12