2020 Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Clara CountyAbout this List

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 10 reviews

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.
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• A+

• 1,176 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

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

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

• 1,203 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fletcher Middle School

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

Parent: My daughter was graduated from Fletcher Middle School days ago. She enjoyed the study, friendship, and tennis team activities very much. I was working on the school PTA board and had a chance to know more parents. The parents are warmhearted and willing to spend time on all kinds of students activities.
Fletcher is the smallest one in the three Palo Alto middle schools. Fletcher has about 240 graduate students every year, and each of the other two schools JLS/Greene has a double number of the graduate student.
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• A+

• 715 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bullis Charter School

• Public School
• Los Altos, CA
• K-8
• 5 reviews

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.
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• A

• 825 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Discovery Charter School

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

Alum: I got the benefit of going to this school because all my older brothers were already going there. I went to DCS all the way from kindergarten to eighth grade. There are so many things that this school offers which you will never find anywhere else. One of the things that might either seem like a pro or a con is that DCS is very reliant on parent participation. This participation often makes school a lot easier as a young child. Though if you worry that as a parent you wouldn't be able to participate whether it be due to a job or something, don't worry about it! DCS is very understanding and only encourages parent participation if possible. Another great thing about DCS is that they really focus on building the skills you will need to succeed late in life. They might not give you as much homework and so it might seem that it is easier, but realistically they are just trying to get away from the idea of working for the grade rather than the gaining of knowledge and understanding.
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• A

• 552 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School

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

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!
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• A

• 499 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Redwood Middle School

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

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.
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• A

• 848 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

• Cupertino Union School District, CA
• K-8

• A

• 506 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cupertino Middle School

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

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
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• A

• 1,462 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ardis G. Egan Junior High School

• Los Altos Elementary School District, CA
• 7-8
• 10 reviews

Alum: The teachers are very good, however there is a significantly unfair push for higher math classes in lower grades. Overall a great school!
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• A

• 658 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dartmouth Middle School

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

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

• 916 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John F. Kennedy Middle School

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

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.
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• A

• 1,414 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sam H. Lawson Middle School

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

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!
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• A

• 1,335 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union Middle School

• Union Elementary School District, CA
• 6-8
• 15 reviews

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.
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• A

• 1,014 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warren E. Hyde Middle School

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

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.
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• A

• 983 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Joaquin Miller Middle School

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

Alum: It was overall a good school with good opportunities.
I hear that they have been expanding their extracurricular options since I have graduated.
I think it prepared me to perform well in Lynbrook High School where most of the school's graduates go.
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• A

• 1,309 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rancho Milpitas Middle School

• Milpitas Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 4 reviews

Junior: Decent experience overall. Changed a lot as a person while going through middle school. Gave an open and accepting environment to everyone who attended and welcomed diversity. Prepared students for high school fairly well.
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• A

• 724 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Raymond J. Fisher Middle School

• Los Gatos Union School District, CA
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

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.
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• A

• 1,307 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Russell Middle School

• Milpitas Unified School District, CA
• 7-8
• 6 reviews

Sophomore: I loved the teachers here! Ms. Woodhams and Ms. Troxell were the BEST! I loved learning in these classes. Unfortunately, back when I was in 8th grade, Russell switched their platform to PLP. I blasted through those lessons quickly and found myself bored much before the school year ended. It wasn't the same as an interactive traditional classroom setting. I learned things for a few days then forgot with PLP.
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• A

• 823 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Easterbrook Discovery

• Moreland, CA
• K-8
• 2 reviews

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.
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• A

• 1,005 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Isaac Newton Graham Middle School

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

• A

• 845 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Marian A. Peterson Middle School

• Santa Clara Unified School District, CA
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Middle School Student: I think Peterson Middle School is a pretty awesome school. The teachers and staff are really supportive and easy to talk to. A lot of the students are really nice, and this school is really fun! The only problem I have is the school schedule, which starts at 8 A.M.; which, in my opinion, is too early. Some of my classmates aren't fully awake yet and half of 1st period is just wasted, since students are too tired to listen.
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• A

• 907 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Moreland Middle School

• Moreland, CA
• 6-8

• A-

• 970 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet

• Cambrian School District, CA
• K-8

• A-

• 427 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bret Harte Middle School

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

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.
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• A-

• 1,213 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio