For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 648 students in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Civic Center is Muwekma Ohlone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 North Second St.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 535-6267
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Voices College Bound Language Academy At Stockton
Charter School
321 East Weber Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(209) 942-1160
San Jose, CA 95119
(209) 942-1160
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose, CA include Muwekma Ohlone Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Civic Center, San Jose public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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