For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,207 students in Santa Clara, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara, CA are Don Callejon, Santa Clara Community Day and Juan Cabrillo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Clara have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Don Callejon
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4176 Lick Mill Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Juan Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2550 Cabrillo Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Buchser Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Bellomy St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara, CA include Don Callejon, Santa Clara Community Day and Juan Cabrillo Middle School. Santa Clara has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Clara?
5 public middle schools are located in Santa Clara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Santa Clara are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Santa Clara include: Juan Cabrillo Middle School vs. Buchser Middle School, Buchser Middle School vs. Juan Cabrillo Middle School, Wilson Alternative vs. Buchser Middle School
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