Harker
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in California
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade1,983 students10 students per teacher
Private schools in San Jose, CA
54 private schools in San Jose, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 15Christian schools 7Montessori schools 10Independent schools 8High schools 13Preschools 10Special education schools 6
Archbishop Mitty High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade1,770 students14 students per teacher
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-boys school in San Jose
San Jose, CA
B+Overall gradeAll boys1,664 students18 students per teacher
Presentation High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in San Jose
San Jose, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls547 students15 students per teacher
Holy Spirit School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade487 students19 students per teacher
St. Christopher School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade432 students10 students per teacher
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
89% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Jose, CA
B-Overall grade425 students19 students per teacher
Almaden Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade399 students6 students per teacher
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–9
The largest Christian school in San Jose
San Jose, CA
B-Overall grade359 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade355 students19 students per teacher
Stratford Middle School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2011–12
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade331 students10 students per teacher
Stratford School - San Jose
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade292 students13 students per teacher
Action Day Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade270 students13 students per teacher
St. Thomas More School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
San Jose, CA
B-Overall grade265 students16 students per teacher
Holy Family School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade236 students16 students per teacher
Rise Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest private school in San Jose
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade236 students8 students per teacher
Queen of Apostles School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade232 students15 students per teacher
Rise Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade226 students11 students per teacher
Legacy Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 56% since 2011–12
San Jose, CA
AOverall grade220 students14 students per teacher
Apostles Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades K–12
86% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Jose, CA
AOverall grade219 students13 students per teacher
Most Holy Trinity School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade198 students20 students per teacher
St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
AOverall grade190 students18 students per teacher
St. Victor Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade189 students22 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in San Jose, CA
How many private schools are in San Jose, CA?
54 private schools in San Jose, CA, with about 12,806 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in San Jose, CA?
The most common are Catholic schools (15), Montessori schools (10), independent schools (8), Christian schools (7).
Are there private high schools in San Jose, CA?
Yes: 13 private schools in San Jose, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in San Jose, CA offer pre-K?
28 private schools in San Jose, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in San Jose, CA have?
The average school has 10.4 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in San Jose, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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