For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 5,612 students in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Alum Rock are Kipp Heartwood Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy and Adelante Dual Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 251-5600
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2999 Ridgemont Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-1900
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Ida Jew Academies
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1966 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3750
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
August Boeger Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1944 Flint Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3770
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 223-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
William Sheppard Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Ocala Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Ocala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 928-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-1950
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance At Mathson
Alternative School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1010.
O. S. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Foley Ave.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7700
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #1212.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1313.
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA include Kipp Heartwood Academy, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy and Adelante Dual Language Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
14 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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