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West Valley Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 3,188 students in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA.
The top ranked private schools in West Valley include The Harker School Lower School, Starbright School, and The Harker School Upper School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
11% of private schools in West Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Valley Private Schools (2026-27)

Action Day Elementary School Photo
Action Day Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
(1)
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The Harker School Upper School Photo
The Harker School Upper School
Gr: K-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 345-9207
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Starbright School Photo
Starbright School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
4645 Albany Drive
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 374-4020
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Stratford Preparatory San Jose Blackford Photo
Stratford Preparatory San Jose Blackford
Gr: 6-10 | 820 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
3800 Blackford Avenue
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 521-1170
(1)
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Action Day Middle School Photo
Action Day Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
801 Hibiscus Lane
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 774-4636
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Challenger School - Strawberry Park Photo
Challenger School - Strawberry Park
Gr: NS-8
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 213-0083
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The Harker School Lower School Photo
The Harker School Lower School
Gr: K-5 | 643 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600
(2)
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Map of Orion Montessori School Llc
Orion Montessori School Llc
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
460 Cypress Ave
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 247-7474
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Map of Queen Of Apostles School
Queen Of Apostles School
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4950 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3659
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose, CA include The Harker School Lower School, Starbright School, and The Harker School Upper School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose?
9 private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose?
the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose private schools are approximately 60% 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 West Valley, San Jose?
11% of private schools in the neighborhood of West Valley, San Jose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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