For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,505 students in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Berryessa are Sierramont Middle School, Santa Clara County Court and Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierramont Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 Fox Ln.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 944-0388
Grades: K-8
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Clara County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542
Grades: K-12
| 850 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose, CA include Sierramont Middle School, Santa Clara County Court and Orchard Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Berryessa, San Jose public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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