Best San Ramon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,201 students in San Ramon, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in San Ramon, CA are Windemere Ranch Middle School, Gale Ranch Middle School and Pine Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Ramon, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Ramon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 San Ramon, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windemere Ranch Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11611 East Branch Pkwy.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Gale Ranch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6400 Main Branch Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Pine Valley Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Pine Valley Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 479-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Iron Horse Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Alcosta Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 824-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Venture (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10540 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-1200
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Ramon, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Ramon, CA include Windemere Ranch Middle School, Gale Ranch Middle School and Pine Valley Middle School. San Ramon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in San Ramon?
5 public middle schools are located in San Ramon.
What is the racial composition of students in San Ramon?
San Ramon public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Ramon are often viewed compared to one another?

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