For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,775 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 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95131, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Grades: K-8
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Clara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
Grades: K-12
| 850 students
95131, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1290 Ridder Park Dr
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 723-1839
Grades: 4-10
| n/a students
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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