Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School is a private Catholic high school, located in San Jose, California, in the United States.
Founded by the California Province of the Society of Jesus in 2014, the school is a member of the Cristo Rey Network of work-study schools for students from low-income families.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
449 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School cost?
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School often compared to?
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Thomas More School by visitors of our site.
What is Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School's ranking?
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School?
The application deadline for Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School vs. St. Thomas More School
The nearest high school to Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School is Notre Dame High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Patrick School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Challenger School - Berryessa (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
51 N 9th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-5858
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-5858
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1200 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-1131
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-1131
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
Play 'n' Learn Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
495 Massar Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
2503 Easton Place #38
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-3165
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-3165
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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