Best Public Middle Schools in 95126 (San Jose, CA) (2025-26)

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Best 95126 California Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,143 students in 95126, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 95126, CA are Herbert Hoover Middle School and Ace Inspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 95126 have an score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95126, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95126, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Herbert Hoover Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
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1635 Park Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6274

Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Ace Inspire Academy

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
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1155 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008

Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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95126, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Crossroads Community Day (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

706 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 535-6000

Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 96%

Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)

Charter School

1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000

Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Edge High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

258 Sunol St., Mc 331
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 573-3250

Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Foundry Community Day (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

258 Sunol St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-3838

Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Lincoln Plus High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1999 Olive St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3794

Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Perseverance Preparatory (Closed 2023)

Charter School

484 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 600-2057

Gr: 5-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

San Jose Community High School (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

1155 E. Julian St., Attn. Stud
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 279-2550

San Jose Community Middle School (Closed 2017)

Alternative School

1155 E. Julian St., Attn: Stud
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 279-2550

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95126, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 95126, CA include Herbert Hoover Middle School and Ace Inspire Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in 95126?

2 public middle schools are located in 95126.

What is the racial composition of students in 95126?

95126 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).