Best 95112 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,300 students in 95112, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95112, CA are Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Muwekma Ohlone Middle School and Ace Esperanza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95112 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95112, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95112, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
665 Wool Creek Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-6086
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Ace Esperanza Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 729-3420
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95112, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95112, CA include Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary School, Muwekma Ohlone Middle School and Ace Esperanza Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95112?
3 public middle schools are located in 95112.
What is the racial composition of students in 95112?
95112 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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