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Carden Academy Of Almaden (Closed 2023)

5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118

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Life is a joy. And at Carden Academy, we believe that learning should be a joy as well.

By combining a thoughtful, contemporary approach to student learning with traditional values of education we help nurture confident, accomplished children who are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of life.

Carden Academy of Almaden is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent private elementary and middle school.

Our spacious and newly remodeled campus is near Meridian Ave and Highway 85 in San Jose.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1973

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

318 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Carden Academy Of Almaden Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

18 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,050

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Tuition Notes

Assessment Interview Fee: $100.00 Registration Fee: $600.00 Tuition (New Student): $13,900.00

Admissions Director

Bill Ries, Principal

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School ScienceComputer Science

Girl ScoutsHigh School Prep

ScrapbookingSuccess Chess School

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

After School DanceChoir

Music Enrichment

Recreational Athletic Programs:

One-on-One BasketballSoccer Shots

Tae Kwon Do

School Notes

Carden Academy is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent private elementary and middle school. The curriculum emphasizes the interrelationship of the subjects presented. Carden is concerned with development of the whole child. It has a well-rounded program that includes language arts, literature, mathematics, geography, history, science, physical education, French, Mandarin, music, art, and drama. A variety of after school enrichment is also available to every student.Here, you`ll find our students are fully engaged. Each and every one of ourteachers and staff take the time to get to know the students and place anemphasis on individualized attention and small group learning. Ouracademics are challenging, and our curriculum is well rounded. The resultis an education where students are ready for high school, and beyond.Visit our website or, better yet, schedule a visit today. And see whyCarden Academy is a place where children become confident andaccomplished.

Source: Verified school update