Downtown College Preparatory Middle

Downtown College Preparatory Middle is a charter school with a clear mission: get students ready for college, starting in middle school, and it shows in how the community rallies around that goal. Families who choose DCP are typically looking for a structured, college-focused environment where high expectations are the norm rather than the exception — and where their kids will be pushed academically from an early age. Located in the heart of San Jose's urban core, the school draws from a diverse, working-class community and has built a reputation for opening doors for students who might not otherwise have access to a rigorous college-prep pathway.