Challenger School - Almaden Photo

Best San Jose Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 70 private elementary schools serving 14,142 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in San Jose, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, The Harker School Upper School, and Legacy Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $22,473, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,361.
40% of private elementary schools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Jose Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School Photo - Our dedicated faculty deliver personalized instruction to students embracing each student as an individual. Lessons are engaging, inquiry-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative to prepare students for high school and beyond. Teachers are not solely focused on delivering instruction; rather, they are focused on each child feeling seen and care for, and teaching children to be lifelong learners.
(20)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Gr: PK-12 | 1,248 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 83 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School Photo
(Christian)
420 Allegan Circle
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5976
Gr: NS-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School Photo
(2)
750 N Capitol Ave, Bldg D
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 443-3237
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
3800 Blackford Avenue
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 521-1170
Gr: 6-10 | 820 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
1718 Andover Ln
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 637-5697
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
6670 San Anselmo Way
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 769-3845
Gr: NS-5 | 398 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
801 Hibiscus Lane
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 774-4636
Gr: 5-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambrian Academy
Cambrian Academy Photo - Cambrian Academy students have been accepted by the world's best universities.
(8)
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
Gr: 5-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19950 Mckean Road
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 927-5771
Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Gr: NS-8
4949 Harwood Road
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Gr: NS-5 Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Challenger School - Shawnee
Challenger School - Shawnee Photo
(2)
500 Shawnee Lane
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 365-9298
Gr: NS-8
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 213-0083
Gr: NS-8
4645 Albany Drive
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 374-4020
Gr: K-2 | 58 students Avg. class size: 18 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 617-9812
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
801 Hibiscus Lane, James Phelan Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
Gr: K-10 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 248-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
Holy Family School Photo - Morning Prayer
(Catholic)
4850 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1355
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16
Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School Photo - Second grade math includes leapfrog counting by fives outside in the courtyard and fun on the iPads.
(Catholic)
(1)
1198 Redmond Ave
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-0794
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Milpitas Christian School
Milpitas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
3435 Birchwood Lane
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 945-6530
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Renaissance Learner Academy
Special Education School
(3)
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Christopher School
(Catholic)
2278 Booksin Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-7223
Gr: K-8 | 527 students
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
(Catholic)
15325 Woodard Rd
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-6545
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Acceptance rate listed
St. John Vianney Elementary School
St. John Vianney Elementary School Photo - Welcome to St. John Vianney Catholic School!
(Catholic)
4601 Hyland Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-7677
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
St. Leo The Great School Photo - Living Rosary
(Catholic)
(6)
1051 W San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 293-4846
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin Of Tours School
St. Martin Of Tours School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
300 O'Connor Drive
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 287-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
51 N 9th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-5858
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Victor Elementary School
(Catholic)
3150 Sierra Rd
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Tuition listed
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
4660 Eastus Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 378-8190
Gr: K-9 | 349 students
Tej Acton Academy
Alternative School
3695 Rose Terrasse Circle
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 620-6062
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Valley Christian Elementary School
Valley Christian Elementary School Photo - Kindergarten Graduation
(Christian)
1450 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 362-2652
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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San Jose, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3257 Payne Ave
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 373-4007
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
540 Sands Dr
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-6789
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-7333
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-3392
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
5670 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 973-8696
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
4115 Jacksol Drive
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-1003
Gr: K | 30 students
1390 Five Wounds Lane
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Gr: K-8 | 201 students
2350 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2387
Gr: K-4 | 19 students
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Gr: 1-9 Tuition listed
3001 Ross Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 266-5432
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
1321 Miller Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 996-0856
Gr: K-1 | 88 students
1730 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 448-0656
Gr: NS-12 | 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in San Jose, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, The Harker School Upper School, and Legacy Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in San Jose?
70 private elementary schools are located in San Jose.
How much do private elementary schools cost in San Jose?
The average tuition cost is $22,473, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,361.
How diverse are private elementary schools in San Jose?
San Jose private elementary schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in San Jose?
40% of private elementary schools in San Jose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?

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