Best 94070 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,271 students in 94070, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94070, CA are San Carlos Charter Learning Center, Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94070 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94070, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94070, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94070, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94070, CA include San Carlos Charter Learning Center, Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94070?
3 public middle schools are located in 94070.
What is the racial composition of students in 94070?
94070 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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