For the 2026 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 5% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95136, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6539
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
95136, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
4849 Pearl Ave.
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 535-6036
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
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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