For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,205 students in Gilroy, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gilroy, CA are Brownell Middle School, Solorsano Middle School and South Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilroy, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Gilroy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Gilroy, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Carmel St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Solorsano Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7121 Grenache Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7881 Murray Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gilroy, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gilroy, CA include Brownell Middle School, Solorsano Middle School and South Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gilroy?
3 public middle schools are located in Gilroy.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy?
Gilroy public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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 Gilroy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gilroy include: Solorsano Middle School vs. Brownell Middle School, South Valley Middle School vs. Brownell Middle School, South Valley Middle School vs. Solorsano Middle School
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