Rolling Hills Middle

Tucked into the foothills of Los Gatos, Rolling Hills Middle is one of those schools that families in the South Bay quietly seek out — strong across the board, with science performance that genuinely stands out even by Silicon Valley standards. As a charter school, it attracts families who want a more intentional school environment, and the surrounding Los Gatos community — walkable, tight-knit, and nestled between redwood-covered hills — makes for a pretty enviable backdrop for the middle school years. If you're drawn to a high-achieving school in a town that still manages to feel like a real neighborhood, Rolling Hills is worth a close look.