Bellarmine College Preparatory (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,665 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,230
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 13
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bellarmine College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bellarmine College Preparatory
9	437
10	418
11	408
12	402

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1851

Colors

White, Blue, Light blue

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

28 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,665 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

94 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Advanced Courses

AP Environmental ScienceAP Studio Art

Art History APBiology AP

Calculus AB APCalculus BC AP

Chemistry APComputer Science A AP

English Language APEuropean History AP

French APHuman Geography AP

Latin APMandarin AP

Physics B APProbability/Statistics AP

Spanish APU.S. History AP

World History AP

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Average SAT score

1340

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 13

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,230

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% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Joseph Wagstaffe

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water PoloWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Robotics TeamSpeech and Debate

Arts and Music Programs:

Theater

School Notes

Bellarmine College Preparatory is a community of men and women gathered together by God for the purpose of educating the student to seek justice and truth throughout his life.
We are a Catholic school in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Society of Jesus.
As such, our entire school program is dedicated to forming "men for others" -- persons whose lives will be dedicated to bringing all their God-given talents to fullness and to living according to the pattern of service inaugurated by Jesus Christ.
We believe that God has gathered us together to educate the mind, spirit, heart, body and imagination of the student.
Our philosophy finds its origin in the experience of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Society of Jesus, and forms the basis of our mission.
Through the vision of St. Ignatius we are rooted in the larger and living tradition of the Catholic Church. Our belief is expressed in our school program: a series of experiences directed to help each student become a "man for others." The rigor of the curriculum prepares the graduate to succeed in college, but more importantly to use his critical skills in a larger sense.
We want him to have a passion for justice by recognizing that God desires a life of happiness and peace for everyone.

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Bellarmine College Preparatory is a community of men and women gathered together by God for the purpose of educating the student to seek justice and truth throughout his life.
We are a Catholic school in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Society of Jesus.
As such, our entire school program is dedicated to forming "men for others" -- persons whose lives will be dedicated to bringing all their God-given talents to fullness and to living according to the pattern of service inaugurated by Jesus Christ.
We believe that God has gathered us together to educate the mind, spirit, heart, body and imagination of the student.
Our philosophy finds its origin in the experience of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Society of Jesus, and forms the basis of our mission.
Through the vision of St. Ignatius we are rooted in the larger and living tradition of the Catholic Church. Our belief is expressed in our school program: a series of experiences directed to help each student become a "man for others." The rigor of the curriculum prepares the graduate to succeed in college, but more importantly to use his critical skills in a larger sense.
We want him to have a passion for justice by recognizing that God desires a life of happiness and peace for everyone.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bellarmine College Preparatory cost?

Bellarmine College Preparatory's tuition is approximately $22,230 for private students.

What sports does Bellarmine College Preparatory offer?

Bellarmine College Preparatory offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Bellarmine College Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Bellarmine College Preparatory's ranking?

Bellarmine College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bellarmine College Preparatory?

The application deadline for Bellarmine College Preparatory is Dec. 13.

In what neighborhood is Bellarmine College Preparatory located?

Bellarmine College Preparatory is located in the College Park neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in College Park.

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The average private school tuition in San Jose, CA is $23,928 for elementary schools and $29,701 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Jose, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).