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The Milpitas Unified School District is a group of public schools located in Milpitas, California. This school district helps educate many young people in the area. It includes nine elementary schools (for students in kindergarten through 6th grade), two middle schools (for 7th and 8th graders), and two high schools (for students in grades 9-12). There is also a school for adults and a community day school. About 10,000 students attend schools in this district.

The person in charge of all the schools is called the superintendent. The current superintendent is Cheryl Jordan, who started in 2016. Many of the elementary and middle schools are named after the first people who settled and farmed the land in Milpitas a long time ago.

Schools in Milpitas

The Milpitas Unified School District has many schools that serve students of different ages.

Elementary Schools

These schools are for younger students, usually from kindergarten up to 6th grade.

  • William Burnett Elementary School
  • Curtner Elementary School
  • Pomeroy Elementary School
  • Alexander Rose Elementary School
  • Robert Randall Elementary School
  • John Sinnott Elementary School
  • Anthony Spangler Elementary School
  • Joseph Weller Elementary School
  • Pearl Zanker Elementary School

Middle Schools

Middle schools are for students in 7th and 8th grades, helping them get ready for high school.

  • Thomas Russell Middle School
  • Rancho Milpitas Middle School

High Schools

High schools are for older students, typically from 9th to 12th grade.

  • Milpitas High School

Other Schools

The district also has other types of schools for different learning needs.

  • The Calaveras Hill Continuation High School
  • Milpitas Community Day School (This school closed in 2009)
  • Milpitas Adult School

Former Schools

Over the years, some schools in the district have closed.

  • Samuel Ayer High School (Closed in 1980)
  • Gertude Abel Elementary School (Closed in 1978)
  • Martin Murphy Elementary School (Closed in 1983)

Images for kids

  • Milpitas High School billboard

    Milpitas High School

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