Public schools in Milpitas, CA
15 open public schools with an address in Milpitas, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,076
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Milpitas public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Milpitas, CA: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,076 students, an average of 672 per school. The largest campus is Milpitas High (2,926 students), and the largest elementary school is Mabel Mattos Elementary (746).
Every listed school belongs to Milpitas Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 38% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Milpitas
Elementary schools in Milpitas
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Rose Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 518 | 24.5:1 | |
| Anthony Spangler Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 610 | 24.4:1 | |
| Curtner Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 663 | 25.5:1 | |
| John Sinnott Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 686 | 25.4:1 | |
| Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 412 | 24.2:1 | |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 746 | 24.5:1 | |
| Marshall Pomeroy Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 597 | 24.9:1 | |
| Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 563 | 24.5:1 | |
| Robert Randall World Languages Milpitas Unified | KG–08 | 285 | 21.9:1 | |
| William Burnett Elementary Milpitas Unified | KG–06 | 456 | 24:1 |
Middle schools in Milpitas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Milpitas Middle Milpitas Unified | 07–08 | 693 | 21.3:1 | |
| Thomas Russell Middle Milpitas Unified | 07–08 | 761 | 23.2:1 |
High schools in Milpitas
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Hills Milpitas Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 105 | 11.5:1 | |
| Milpitas High Milpitas Unified | 09–12 | 2,926 | 21.5:1 | |
| Milpitas Middle College High Milpitas Unified | 09–12 | 55 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic19.5%
- Black1.7%
- Asian67.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Milpitas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,076 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Milpitas
How many public schools are in Milpitas, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Milpitas: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,076 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Milpitas?
All listed public schools with an address in Milpitas belong to Milpitas Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Milpitas?
Milpitas High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Milpitas, with 2,926 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Milpitas?
No school with an address in Milpitas is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Milpitas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Milpitas public schools is 24.2:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Milpitas guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities