For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,559 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 31%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Manor Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #44.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1700 Leonard Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
San Leandro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
San Leandro Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
16248 Carolyn Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
San Leandro, CA 94578
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
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
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