Merryhill Elementary School

750 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA, 95133-0951
Tel: (408)254-1280
Grades: K - 5 | 216 students
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Our K-8 elementary school curriculum is built on sound research, proven principles, and local communities of learning that foster academic excellence. We help your child to establish a rich educational foundation for ongoing learning and achievement. Small class sizes allow one-on-one interaction between your child and our teachers who are specially trained to be attentive to his or her unique learning style. They are able to adapt each day's lesson to ensure that your child understands new concepts and is proficient in new skills.

School Overview:
Merryhill Elementary School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Year Founded 1949
Student Body
Total Students 216 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average SAT score 96
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition discounts through corporate partnerships with Cisco, Intel, HP, Yahoo!, Microsoft, Genentech, AMD, Oracle.
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Karen Cooper
Admissions Associate Yesenia Camacho
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Football
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Chess
Chorus Competitive Sports
Karate Orchestra
Robotics

School Notes:

    • Educational Field Trips
    • Promethean Board and Computer Lab for Kindergarten and up
    • Specialists teach Computer, Art, PE, Spanish, Music
    • Core teachers stay for "Homework Club" after school.
    • Daycare provided during Academic Break periods such as winter and spring break

    Profile last updated: 08/07/2012

Nearby Schools:

Merryhill Elementary School
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
St Victor Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away
St John Vianney Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.5 mi. away
Montessori Academy
Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away
Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy
Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away
White Road Baptist Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 2 mi. away

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