Best Cupertino Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
821 Bubb Rd.
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
10401 Vista Dr.
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
19325 Bollinger Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Cupertino, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15101 Montebello Rd.
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?
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?

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