Stratford School Santa Clara Pomeroy Photo

Best Santa Clara Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 3,451 students in Santa Clara, CA (there are 24 public schools, serving 11,268 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Santa Clara, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Santa Clara, CA include Stratford School Santa Clara Pomeroy, Monticello Academy, and Granada Islamic School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
44% of private schools in Santa Clara, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Santa Clara Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
890 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Stratford School Santa Clara Winchester
Stratford School Santa Clara Winchester Photo
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Winchester Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 547-4986
Gr: NS-2 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Monticello Academy
Monticello Academy Photo - Lochinvar Campus - Basketball Court
(1)
3345 Lochinvar Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-9416
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
St. Clare School
St. Clare School Photo - Saint Clare School ~ Open Enrollment
(Catholic)
750 Washington St
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 246-6797
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Justin Elementary School
(Catholic)
2655 Homestead Rd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 248-1094
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 33 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
AEON School
AEON School Photo
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Angels Mont Presch Of Santa Cl
Montessori School
1000 Kiely Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 241-8434
Gr: K | 27 students
Cabrillo Montessori School
Montessori School
2495 Cabrillo Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 418-3568
Gr: NS-3 | 94 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Children's World Bilingual Montessori
Montessori School
820 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-8600
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Monticello Academy - Monroe Campus
Daycare / Preschool
3401 Monroe St
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 261-0494
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Neighborhood Christian Center
Daycare / Preschool
887 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 984-3418
Gr: NS-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Peace School
Montessori School (Catholic)
2800 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
Gr: K | 46 students
Pacific Autism Center For Education
Pacific Autism Center For Education Photo
Special Education School
1880 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 625-6199
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
1977 St. Lawrence Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 296-2260
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Clara Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
3421 Monroe St
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 246-5423
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students
Santa Clara KinderCare
Santa Clara KinderCare Photo - Santa Clara KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
840 Bing Dr
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 246-2141
Gr: NS-PK | 214 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2499 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 244-5041
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students Tuition listed
220 Blake Ave # B
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-4740
Gr: K-12 | 93 students

Overview

This Town (Santa Clara)
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,451 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
66%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
316 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,269
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$260
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.74
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
762 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
29%
11%
# Hispanic Students
279 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
85 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
718 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
27%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
129 Students
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
635 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
24%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Santa Clara, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Santa Clara, CA include Stratford School Santa Clara Pomeroy, Monticello Academy, and Granada Islamic School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Clara?
18 private schools are located in Santa Clara.
How diverse are private schools in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara private schools are approximately 66% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Santa Clara go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Santa Clara are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Clara?
44% of private schools in Santa Clara are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Santa Clara are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Santa Clara include: Santa Clara KinderCare vs. Stratford School Santa Clara Pomeroy

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