Best Sunnyvale Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,576 students in Sunnyvale, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Sunnyvale, CA are Cupertino Middle School, Marian A. Peterson Middle School and Sunnyvale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunnyvale, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sunnyvale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 Sunnyvale, CA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cupertino Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1650 South Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Marian A. Peterson Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1380 Rosalia Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 423-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
1095 Dunford Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 244-2620
589 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2200
Gr: 9-12
575 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 733-0881
Gr: 9-12
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
(408) 306-5872
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
539 E. Weddell Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(669) 721-2646
Gr: 6-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
539 E. Weddell Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(669) 721-2646
Gr: 6-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sunnyvale, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sunnyvale, CA include Cupertino Middle School, Marian A. Peterson Middle School and Sunnyvale Middle School. Sunnyvale has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Sunnyvale?
4 public middle schools are located in Sunnyvale.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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 Sunnyvale are often viewed compared to one another?

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