For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,175 students in Milpitas, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Milpitas, CA are Milpitas High School, Milpitas Middle College High School and Calaveras Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milpitas, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Milpitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Milpitas, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Milpitas High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Milpitas, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milpitas High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1285 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 3,029 students
Rank: #22.
Milpitas Middle College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 947-5355
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 947-5355
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Calaveras Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1331 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Milpitas, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connexions Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Grades: 9-10
| 17 students
Milpitas Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1331 East Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Milpitas, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Milpitas, CA include Milpitas High School, Milpitas Middle College High School and Calaveras Hills. Milpitas has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Milpitas?
3 public high schools are located in Milpitas.
What is the racial composition of students in Milpitas?
Milpitas public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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