Top 20 Best San Jose Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 64 private elementary schools serving 17,709 students in San Jose, CA.
The best top ranked private elementary schools in San Jose, CA include Stratford Preparatory School, The Harker School Upper School and BASIS Independent Silicon Valley.
The average tuition cost is $22,795, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,961.
42% of private elementary schools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Jose Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
(19)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Grades: PK-12
| 1,190 students
Cambrian Academy
Cambrian Academy Photo - Cambrian Academy students have been accepted by the world's best universities.
(3)
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
Grades: 5-12
| 110 students
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Grades: K-12
| 1,982 students
Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School Photo
(Friends)
(2)
750 N Capitol Ave, Bldg D
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-1282
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
1718 Andover Ln
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 637-5697
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
3800 Blackford Avenue
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 521-1170
Grades: 6-10
| 820 students
6670 San Anselmo Way
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 769-3845
Grades: NS-5
| 398 students
19950 Mckean Road
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 927-5771
Grades: NS-8
| students
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Grades: NS-8
| students
4949 Harwood Road
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Grades: NS-5
| students
Challenger School - Shawnee
Challenger School - Shawnee Photo
(2)
500 Shawnee Lane
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 365-9298
Grades: NS-8
| students
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 213-0083
Grades: NS-8
| students
540 Sands Drive
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 708-3741
Grades: K-8
| students
Shu Ren International School
Special Program Emphasis
540 Sands Drive Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 508-6259
Grades: PK-5
| students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 617-9812
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
The Harker School
The Harker School Photo
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Grades: 1-9
| students
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 248-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Holy Family School
Holy Family School Photo - Morning Prayer
(Catholic)
4850 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1355
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School Photo
(Christian)
420 Allegan Circle
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5976
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Milpitas Christian School
Milpitas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
3435 Birchwood Lane
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 945-6530
Grades: NS-8
| 313 students
Queen Of Apostles School
(Catholic)
4950 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3659
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Renaissance Learner Academy
Special Education School
(3)
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
St. Christopher School
(Catholic)
2278 Booksin Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-7223
Grades: K-8
| 561 students
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
(Catholic)
15325 Woodard Rd
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
St. Martin Of Tours School
St. Martin Of Tours School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
300 O'Connor Drive
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 287-3630
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
51 N 9th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-5858
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
4660 Eastus Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 378-8190
Grades: PK-9
| 364 students
Second Start-Pine Hill School
Second Start-Pine Hill School Photo - Ready for graduation
Special Education School
(1)
1325 Bouret Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 1-12
| 81 students
Tej Acton Academy
Alternative School
3695 Rose Terrasse Circle
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 620-6062
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
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San Jose, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1321 Miller Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 996-0856
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
3257 Payne Ave
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 373-4007
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
540 Sands Dr
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-6789
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-7333
Grades: PK-K
| 200 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-3392
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
1390 Five Wounds Lane
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
1730 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 448-0656
Grades: 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 Stratford Preparatory School, The Harker School Upper School and BASIS Independent Silicon Valley.
How many private elementary schools are located in San Jose, CA?
64 private elementary schools are located in San Jose, CA.
How much do private elementary schools cost in San Jose, CA?
The average tuition cost is $22,795, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,961.
How diverse are private elementary schools in San Jose, CA?
San Jose, CA private elementary schools are approximately 56% 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, CA?
42% of private elementary schools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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