Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Merryhill Elementary San Jose
About the School
- Merryhill Elementary School, located near the intersection of N Capitol Ave. and Mabury Rd in San Jose, CA, is dedicated to delivering a top-notch education for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
- We offer a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and communication.
- Our technology-rich environment includes an iPad for each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic success.
- Our warm and nurturing community builds strong partnerships between parents, teachers, students, and staff.
- Serving the San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, and Campbell communities.
- Join us today to see our WASC-accredited school in action.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merryhill Elementary San Jose?
The application deadline for Merryhill Elementary San Jose is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Merryhill Elementary San Jose is Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Merryhill Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 715-3914
Distance: 0.3 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: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Baptist
467 North White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 272-9310
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Catholic
3150 Sierra Rd
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students
Catholic
1390 Five Wounds Ln
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Distance: 2.9 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: 3.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Distance: 3.9 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
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
Distance: 0.3 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: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Baptist
467 North White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 272-9310
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Catholic
3150 Sierra Rd
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
3150 Sierra Road
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 404-5749
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
750 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 715-3914
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Baptist
467 North White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 272-9310
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Catholic
3150 Sierra Rd
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Catholic
3150 Sierra Road
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ben Painter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
William Sheppard Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 North White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7190
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Summerdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Summerdale Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Independence High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
617 North Jackson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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