Top 10 Best San Jose Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 private high schools serving 13,202 students in San Jose, CA.
The best top ranked private high schools in San Jose, CA include The Harker School Upper School, Cambrian Academy and Stratford Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $26,110, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $21,960.
37% of private high schools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked San Jose Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
3800 Blackford Avenue
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 521-1170
Grades: 6-10
| 820 students
Archbishop Mitty High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 1,648 students
The Harker School
The Harker School Photo
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Grades: 1-9
| students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo - Notre Dame graduates matriculate to impressive universities. Our rigorous curriculum, co-curricular programs and personalized counseling prepare students for success in college and beyond.
All-girls (Catholic)
596 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Presentation High School
Presentation High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
2281 Plummer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-1664
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Renaissance Learner Academy
Special Education School
(3)
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
Grades: 7-12
| 10 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
Valley Christian High School
Valley Christian High School Photo - VCHS has its own observatory dome that supports our astronomy class and our astronomy club.
(Christian)
(1)
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2400
Grades: K-12
| 2,799 students
Achievekids
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Apostles Lutheran School
Apostles Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
5828 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 578-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(1)
1631 Peregrino Way
San Jose, CA 95125
(403) 320-1958
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Beacon School
Special Education School
(1)
5670 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 265-8611
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
The Creekside School
Special Education School
5629 Lean Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 448-2494
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Liberty Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
2790 S King Rd
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 274-5613
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Morgan Autism Center
Special Education School
950 St. Elizabeth Drive
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 241-8161
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Peach Blossom School
Alternative School
5863 Ettersberg Dr
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 460-8462
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rise Academy
4415 Fortran Ct
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 946-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
1565 S White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-6888
Grades: K-12
| 228 students
Sofos Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1009 E Capitol Expy # 610
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 667-9277
Grades: 8-11
| 115 students
Spectrum Center Schools-randol Campus
Special Education School
762 Sunset Glen Dr
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 281-2435
Grades: 3-12
| 42 students
2503 Easton Place #38
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-3165
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Jose, California

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 high schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Jose, CA include The Harker School Upper School, Cambrian Academy and Stratford Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in San Jose, CA?
27 private high schools are located in San Jose, CA.
How much do private high schools cost in San Jose, CA?
The average tuition cost is $26,110, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $21,960.
How diverse are private high schools in San Jose, CA?
San Jose, CA private high schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Jose, CA?
37% of private high schools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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