Best 95117 California Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 555 students in 95117, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 95117, CA is Discovery Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 95117 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95117, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95117, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4021 Teale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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95117, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Hibiscus Ln.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 874-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
3675 Payne Ave.
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 256-3664

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95117, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95117, CA include Discovery Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 95117?
1 public middle schools are located in 95117.
What is the racial composition of students in 95117?
95117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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