Bret Harte Middle

Bret Harte Middle sits in the Almaden Valley area of south San Jose, one of those quieter, suburban pockets of the city where families tend to put down roots and stay — and the school reflects that stability. With math scores ranking in the 98th percentile statewide, it's a strong fit for families who want rigorous academics without leaving the public school system, and the across-the-board performance in English and science signals this isn't just a one-subject standout. If you're looking at homes in the Almaden Valley and have middle schoolers in tow, Bret Harte is very much part of why families choose that zip code.