Joaquin Miller Middle

Sitting in the heart of the West San Jose zip code that borders Cupertino, Joaquin Miller Middle is the kind of school that draws families who take academics seriously — and the numbers back it up, with students performing at the very top of the state in every subject. The surrounding neighborhoods are quiet, safe, and full of families who've often chosen this specific pocket of San Jose precisely because of schools like this one. If you're looking for a middle school environment where high expectations are simply the norm and your kid will be surrounded by motivated peers, this is a hard place to beat.