#1 Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
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
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Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in San Jose, CA. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
Merryhill School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade181 students12 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
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
#5 Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
Stratford Middle School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2011–12
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade331 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in San Jose, CA
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
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