Rise Academy in San Jose, CA, serves 171 students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a city–based environment within the Alviso neighborhood.
Founded in 2009, this co–ed private school offers an Islamic–oriented education with a total of 13 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The school has a student body that is 55.62% students of color, reflecting diversity within this large city locale.
Rise Academy's enrollment includes 145 students in kindergarten through 11th grade, providing a range of elementary and secondary grade levels.
Located in San Jose, this California private school is part of a community with other independent schools nearby, such as Silicon Valley Academy and North Valley Baptist School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Growth Through Faith and Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rise Academy often compared to?
Rise Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Silicon Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Rise Academy?
The application deadline for Rise Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rise Academy located?
Rise Academy is located in the Alviso neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Rise Academy vs. Silicon Valley Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Rise Academy is North Valley Baptist School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is LifeConnections Children's Learning Center (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
LifeConnections Children's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3571 N 1st St Bldg QSTE101
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Peace School
Montessori School (Catholic)
2800 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 46 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
562 North Britton Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 481-9900
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 481-9900
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 988 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
360 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
25 Corning Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 766-3189
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 766-3189
2.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
LifeConnections Children's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3571 N 1st St Bldg QSTE101
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Peace School
Montessori School (Catholic)
2800 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 46 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
George Mayne Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5030 North First St.
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 423-1700
Alviso, CA 95002
(408) 423-1700
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4949 Calle De Escuela
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1500
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 423-1500
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3588 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(669) 369-4400
San Jose, CA 95134
(669) 369-4400
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Abram Agnew Elementary School
(Math: 40-49%)
3534 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 669-4100
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 669-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Dolores Huerta Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3556 Zanker Rd.
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 423-2000
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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