For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,207 students in Santa Clara, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara, CA are Don Callejon, Wilson Alternative and Santa Clara Community Day. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Santa Clara have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Santa Clara, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Don Callejon
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4176 Lick Mill Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3300
Grades: K-8
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1840 Benton St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3600
Grades: K-12
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Juan Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2550 Cabrillo Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
Buchser Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Bellomy St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 423-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Santa Clara, CA include Don Callejon, Wilson Alternative and Santa Clara Community Day. Santa Clara has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Santa Clara?
5 public middle schools are located in Santa Clara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Santa Clara are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Santa Clara include: Wilson Alternative vs. Buchser Middle School, Buchser Middle School vs. Juan Cabrillo Middle School, Juan Cabrillo Middle School vs. Buchser Middle School
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