About the School
- The mission of FiveWounds Catholic School is to provide a place of spiritual formation and academic excellence in order for our students to experience success in a nurturing Catholic Christian environment.
- Its mission, is to focus on Christian - centered values and academic excellence.
- Parents' top three reasons for keeping their children at Five Wounds is based on our educational program, religious curriculum, and discipline.
- Consequently, Five Wounds School is committed to form a meaningful partnership with both our parents and community.
- Thus, preparing our children with life-long learning skills that will enable them to succeed in the 21st century.
- The school's dynamic curriculum is based on a successful student-focused approach to learning, where children reach their academic potential in a Gospel centered environment.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
201 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of FiveWounds Catholic School is to provide a place of spiritual formation and academic excellence in order for our students to experience success in a nurturing Catholic Christian environment. Its mission, is to focus on Christian - centered values and academic excellence. Parents' top three reasons for keeping their children at Five Wounds is based on our educational program, religious curriculum, and discipline. Consequently, Five Wounds School is committed to form a meaningful partnership with both our parents and community. Thus, preparing our children with life-long learning skills that will enable them to succeed in the 21st century. The school's dynamic curriculum is based on a successful student-focused approach to learning, where children reach their academic potential in a Gospel centered environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Five Wounds School?
The application deadline for Five Wounds School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Five Wounds School is Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School (0.0 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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Gr: 9-12 | 449 students
Catholic
1390 Five Wounds Ln
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 215 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
51 N 9th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-5858
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
1200 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-1131
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
495 Massar Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students
Catholic
1390 Five Wounds Ln
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2503 Easton Place #38
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-3165
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 47
All-girls (Catholic)
596 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1565 S White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-6888
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 215 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
51 N 9th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 283-5858
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
1200 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-1131
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2503 Easton Place #38
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-3165
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 40 students
1200 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 723-1131
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
495 Massar Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5736
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 443-3237
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anne Darling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 North 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
San Jose High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 North 24th St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 535-6320
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Downtown College Preparatory Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Monterey Hwy.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 271-8120
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Rocketship Discovery Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
370 Wooster St.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Sunrise Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1149 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 659-4785
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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