For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,045 students in 95111, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 95111, CA are Kipp Heritage Academy, Davis (Caroline) Intermediate and Sylvandale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95111 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95111, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95111, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Los Arboles St.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 283-6260
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5035 Edenview Dr.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 227-0616
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 227-0616
Gr: 7-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Sylvandale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
653 Sylvandale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5700
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 Coyote Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 227-8550
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 227-8550
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3975 Mira Loma
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5775
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 363-5775
Gr: 4-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95111, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95111, CA include Kipp Heritage Academy, Davis (Caroline) Intermediate and Sylvandale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95111?
5 public middle schools are located in 95111.
What is the racial composition of students in 95111?
95111 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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