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Alum Rock Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,236 students in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked private schools in Alum Rock include St. John Vianney Elementary School and Merryhill Preschool of San Jose - Berryessa.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Alum Rock are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Alum Rock Private Schools (2026-27)

Merryhill Preschool of San Jose - Berryessa Photo
Merryhill Preschool of San Jose - Berryessa
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
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St. John Vianney Elementary School Photo
St. John Vianney Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
4601 Hyland Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-7677
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Achievekids
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
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Emmanuel Christian School
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Baptist
467 North White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 272-9310
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Kinship Academy
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
2400 Flint Ave, San Jose CA 95148
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 559-7500
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Most Holy Trinity School
Gr: K-8 | 230 students
Catholic
1940 Cunningham Ave
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 729-3431
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St. Thomas More School
Gr: K-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1565 S White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-6888
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Stellar Learning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2503 Easton Place #38
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-3165
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose, CA include St. John Vianney Elementary School and Merryhill Preschool of San Jose - Berryessa.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
8 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose private schools are approximately 70% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of Alum Rock, San Jose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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