For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 362 students in 95136, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in 95136, CA is Liberty Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 95136 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95136, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95136, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
95136, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communitas Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4849 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 647-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Gunderson Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
622 Gaundabert Ln.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95136, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 95136, CA include Liberty Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in 95136?
1 public middle schools are located in 95136.
What is the racial composition of students in 95136?
95136 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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