For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in Milpitas, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Milpitas, CA are Thomas Russell Middle School, Rancho Milpitas Middle School and Robert Randall World Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milpitas, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Milpitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Milpitas, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Russell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2864
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2864
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Rancho Milpitas Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1915 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656
Gr: 7-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Robert Randall World Languages
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Edsel Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Milpitas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Gr: 9-10 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Milpitas Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1331 East Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Milpitas, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Milpitas, CA include Thomas Russell Middle School, Rancho Milpitas Middle School and Robert Randall World Languages. Milpitas has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Milpitas?
3 public middle schools are located in Milpitas.
What is the racial composition of students in Milpitas?
Milpitas public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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 Milpitas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Milpitas include: Thomas Russell Middle School vs. Rancho Milpitas Middle School, Rancho Milpitas Middle School vs. Thomas Russell Middle School
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