2019 Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Clara CountyAbout this List

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 5

Niche User: Learning Targets and Evidence Based grading have changed the world. Can't wait to see it all on Schoology.
Read 5 Reviews

• A+

• 1,111 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ellen Fletcher Middle School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 3

Niche User: My children are extremely happy to be at this school. Some of their favorite classes are Industrial Technology and Art. They come home and excitedly share about each day at dinnertime. This did not happen as much before going there.
Read 3 Reviews

• A+

• 751 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 9

Parent: My son has blossomed at Jordan. His enthusiasm for learning has increased, he had a role in the school musical, discovered he loves to sing in the choir and the field trips inspired him to take the whole family back to the museum so he could show us how he earned a junior docent badge.
Read 9 Reviews

• A+

• 1,130 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bullis Charter School

• Public School
• Los Altos, CA
• K-8
• 6

Parent: Superb.
The school offers great instruction in Math, Science and English. Most kids seem way ahead of syllabus in Math. Kids learn about geography and being environment friendly from an early age.

There are tremendous opportunities for extra curricular activities like Drama, Art, Archery, Lacrosse and cool classes like pottery, comic book writing, reading club, math olympics. The school has a good number of players and fields teams in virtually every sport from basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.

The Bullis community is diverse, friendly and welcoming. Parents choose to be as involved or not-at-all without any expectations.
Read 6 Reviews

• A+

• 744 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Redwood Middle School

• Saratoga Union Elementary School District, CA
• 6-8
• 6

Alum: I had an overall great time here during my middle school years that eventually prepared me for one of the top public high schools in the nation. I am grateful for my teachers for my experience.
Read 6 Reviews

• A+

• 889 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Discovery Charter School

• Public School
• San Jose, CA
• K-8
• 8

Parent: Discovery is such an amazing school! My son has definitely come out of his shell and has learned so much! This is his 2nd year there and he loves going to school everyday. Most days he wants to stay longer in the extended care program. The kids get exposed to all sorts of different things such as, cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, Operas & the amazing field trips. I love that all teachers have Collece degrees so they are extremely knowledgeable and professional :)
Read 8 Reviews

• A

• 563 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School

• Los Altos Elementary School District, CA
• 7-8
• 1

Parent: The school is one of the best and my 3 kids went to 3 different middle schools. The Principal and staff understand the needs of this age group so well and the environment is kind and student friendly. I wish my child go there for longer than 2 years!
Read 1 Review

• A

• 512 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ardis G. Egan Junior High School

• Los Altos Elementary School District, CA
• 7-8
• 9

Niche User: The staff at Egan are highly collaborative. My child was well prepared for Los Altos High School. My child enjoyed their time at Egan.
Read 9 Reviews

• A

• 645 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cupertino Middle School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 2

Niche User: Cupertino had very rigorous classes and had amazing teachers. When I was a student, I found math to be a very challenging subject, but since I had a very awesome math teacher, I thrived! Cupertino also had a very awesome P.E. department with sports ranging from soccer, to field hockey, to lacrosse, to track and field. Overall, my stay at Cupertino was well lived. What I'd like to see change is how children actively participate in the brunch and lunch activities. When I was attending school here, that was not happening much. -CMS Graduate Class of 2015
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• 1,485 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 486 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Raymond J. Fisher Middle School

• Los Gatos Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 2

Alum: Great teachers. Great kids. Great town. Nothing amazing, but solid. Typical middle school experience with cliques, nerds, and bullying. I enjoyed Fisher. It was challenging enough to prepare me for high school, but not too hard. Some drug problems in recent years, but not while I was there.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• 1,263 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Joaquin Miller Middle School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 7

Middle School Student: The staff are very helpful and friendly, and the environment is very safe. However, there is not much diversity and the clubs available are limited.
Read 7 Reviews

• A

• 1,317 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John F. Kennedy Middle School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 8

High School Senior: This school was an important experience even though I left in the middle of 7th grade. I missed how easy things were in Kennedy from making friends to feeling like you belong.
Read 8 Reviews

• A

• 1,474 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sam H. Lawson Middle School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 3

Works Here: I have been a teacher for over 30 years, but this is my second year teaching at Sam H. Lawson Middle School. One category that is missing, is how happy everyone is at Lawson. Teachers engage with students throughout the school day, while their efforts are supported by the administration. We have numerous clubs on campus, where every student's needs are met - from A Game Club to Harry Potter Club to Karaoke Club and so many more. When teachers care to give their best; students take that and run with it!
Read 3 Reviews

• A

• 1,249 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spark Charter School

• Public School
• Sunnyvale, CA
• K-8

• A

• 144 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warren E. Hyde Middle School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 5

Middle School Student: A truly great school to go to. I am gonna finish 8th grade this year (2017) and it is a magnificent experience so far. This school provides good education, sports, and amazing clubs. Clubs like wood shop and metal shop are rarely available these days and learning how to make DIY projects is really fun. In terms of education it is first class with awesome teaches and administration it makes learning fun.
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• 960 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union Middle School

• Union Elementary School District, CA
• 6-8
• 14

Niche User: My older children went to private schools, but I decided to give our local public schools a chance when the private school my youngest was attending was not the environment I wanted for him. I had heard that Union School District was excellent, and my only regret is that I wish I had been open-minded when my older two children were younger. The teachers have been exceptional and the environment warm and caring.
Read 14 Reviews

• A

• 1,006 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dartmouth Middle School

• Union Elementary School District, CA
• 6-8
• 1

Junior: I loved Dartmouth Middle School because all the teachers were great. They made the transition from middle school to high school easy.
Read 1 Review

• A

• 911 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

C. T. English Middle School

• Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District, CA
• 6-8

• A

• 206 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Easterbrook Discovery

• Moreland Elementary School District, CA
• K-8
• 2

Niche User: Enthusiastic parents make this school thrive, exposing kids from very broad backgrounds to technology, arts, music in a collaboration with a wonderful staff.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• 1,027 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chaboya Middle School

• Evergreen Elementary School District, CA
• 7-8
• 15

Alum: I have great memories at this school. The work was rigorous and most of the teachers were fantastic. There weren't many clubs, but several sports. The food was typical public school hot lunch food, not horrible but not amazing. All in all, my years at Chaboya were some of the best in my life!
Read 15 Reviews

• A-

• 1,143 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Russell Middle School

• Milpitas Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 5

High School Junior: The curriculum is good and stable. Students actually complete their assignments in a timely matter.
Read 5 Reviews

• A-

• 868 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bret Harte Middle School

• San Jose Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 11

Middle School Student: Bret Harte is not particularly well-rounded; however, the school is known within SJUSD for having especially distinguished academics. In addition, Bret Harte's speech and debate program in collaboration with Leland High School's nationally ranked team is very well organized.
Read 11 Reviews

• A-

• 1,238 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Discovery Charter II

• Public School
• San Jose, CA
• K-8
• 2

Parent: This is the best school ever my son used to hate school and now he cherishes every minute of it. Another thing is parents are allowed to be volunteers and see what the teachers are teaching so you don't feel left behind on what your child is learning. This school makes 50% of your child's personallity, it is very good on leadership skills, and I have noticed it has no bullies like there may be an incedent here and there but it isn't beating up hardcore bulling. It also gives your child freedom to learn whatever they want to know. The teachers are very open to what people want to learn and I want to give a shoutout to Ms. Mira and Ms. Eva for this. Finally it makes sure your child has a good attitude like they talk about being a good sport and the students are very friendly. So I dont see why this school is so bad and after all y son has been at this school since the first year of the school 2013.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• 444 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Isaac Newton Graham Middle School

• Mountain View Whisman School District, CA
• 6-8

• A-

• 822 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio