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Best Milpitas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,076 students in Milpitas, CA (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,285 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Milpitas, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Milpitas has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Milpitas, CA are Mabel Mattos Elementary School, Curtner Elementary School and John Sinnott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milpitas, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Milpitas have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Milpitas, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mabel Mattos Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1750 Mccandless Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2852
Gr: K-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Curtner Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
275 Redwood
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2852
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
John Sinnott Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2025 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2674
Gr: K-6 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Russell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2864
Gr: 7-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1505 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2858
Gr: K-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Milpitas High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1285 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,926 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Joseph Weller Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Boulder Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2876
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Anthony Spangler Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
140 North Abbott
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2870
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
William Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Fanyon
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2650
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Rancho Milpitas Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1915 Yellowstone Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2656
Gr: 7-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Pearl Zanker Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1585 Fallen Leaf Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2882
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Milpitas Middle College High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 947-5355
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Alexander Rose Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Roswell Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2668
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Calaveras Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Robert Randall World Languages
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Edsel Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Milpitas, CA?
How many public schools are located in Milpitas?
15 public schools are located in Milpitas.
What percentage of students in Milpitas go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Milpitas are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milpitas?
Milpitas public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Milpitas are often viewed compared to one another?

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