Merryhill School
Independent school · Grades K–5
San Jose, CA
750 N Capitol Ave Bldg D, San Jose, CA 95133
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
- Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011
Merryhill School is an independent private school in San Jose, California, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 181 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 181
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% 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
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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 Merryhill School
What grades does Merryhill School serve?
Merryhill School serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Merryhill School?
About 181 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merryhill School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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