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95126 California Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,992 students in 95126, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,146 public students). 62% of all K-12 students in 95126, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 95126, CA include Bellarmine College Preparatory, St. Leo The Great School, and Temple Emanuel-el Pre School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
38% of private schools in 95126, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 95126 California Private Schools (2026-27)

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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School
Gr: 6-12 | 814 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 83
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
(1)
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Bellarmine College Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-boys (Catholic)
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
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St. Leo The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1051 W San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 293-4846
(6)
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Temple Emanuel-el Pre School
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 293-8660
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Morgan Autism Center
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
950 St. Elizabeth Drive
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 241-8161
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Northwood Cdc
Gr: K | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
1400 Parkmoor Ave Ste 220
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 539-0200
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San Jose Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
979 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 377-9888
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Unity Care Academy
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
Special Education School
237 Race Street
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 928-5632
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 95126, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 95126, CA include Bellarmine College Preparatory, St. Leo The Great School, and Temple Emanuel-el Pre School.
How many private schools are located in 95126?
8 private schools are located in 95126.
How diverse are private schools in 95126?
95126 private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 95126 go to private school?
62% of all K-12 students in 95126 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 95126?
38% of private schools in 95126 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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