Almaden Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Jose, CA
6835 Trinidad Dr, San Jose, CA 95120
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
In San Jose, California, Almaden Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 399 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 164 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 399
- Teachers
- 66.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 189 girls, 210 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Almaden Country Day School
What grades does Almaden Country Day School serve?
Almaden Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Almaden Country Day School?
About 399 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Almaden Country Day School?
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