For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,575 students in San Leandro, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Leandro, CA are Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court, Washington Manor Middle School and John Muir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Leandro, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Leandro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Leandro, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Washington Manor Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Alternative School
13701 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Leandro, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Leandro, CA include Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court, Washington Manor Middle School and John Muir Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Leandro?
5 public middle schools are located in San Leandro.
What is the racial composition of students in San Leandro?
San Leandro public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Leandro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Leandro include: Bancroft Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School, John Muir Middle School vs. Bancroft Middle School, John Muir Middle School vs. Washington Manor Middle School
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