For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,521 students in Cupertino, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Cupertino, CA are John F. Kennedy Middle School, Sam H. Lawson Middle School and Warren E. Hyde Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cupertino, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cupertino have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cupertino, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Warren E. Hyde Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Cupertino, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15101 Montebello Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 867-3618
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 867-3618
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cupertino, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cupertino, CA include John F. Kennedy Middle School, Sam H. Lawson Middle School and Warren E. Hyde Middle School. Cupertino has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Cupertino?
3 public middle schools are located in Cupertino.
What is the racial composition of students in Cupertino?
Cupertino public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cupertino are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cupertino include: John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Sam H. Lawson Middle School, Sam H. Lawson Middle School vs. John F. Kennedy Middle School, Warren E. Hyde Middle School vs. Sam H. Lawson Middle School
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