For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,591 students in 95118, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95118, CA are Dartmouth Middle School and John Muir Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95118 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95118, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95118, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dartmouth Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5575 Dartmouth Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-1122
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 535-6281
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
95118, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 780-0690
Gr: K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
5200 Dent Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-8455
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-4428
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-4428
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95118, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95118, CA include Dartmouth Middle School and John Muir Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95118?
2 public middle schools are located in 95118.
What is the racial composition of students in 95118?
95118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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