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Top 10 Best San Jose Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private high schools serving 12,900 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in San Jose, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, The Harker School Upper School, and Notre Dame High School.
The average tuition cost is $28,366, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,043.
39% of private high schools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked San Jose Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Grades: PK-12
| 1,239 students
Cambrian Academy
Cambrian Academy Photo - Cambrian Academy students have been accepted by the world's best universities.
(3)
4340 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 833-7050
Grades: 5-12
| 110 students
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Grades: K-12
| 1,969 students
3800 Blackford Avenue
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 521-1170
Grades: 6-10
| 820 students
Archbishop Mitty High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
960 W Hedding St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 294-9224
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
1390 Five Wounds Ln
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo - Notre Dame graduates matriculate to impressive universities. Our rigorous curriculum, co-curricular programs and personalized counseling prepare students for success in college and beyond.
All-girls (Catholic)
596 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Presentation High School
Presentation High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
2281 Plummer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-1664
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Renaissance Learner Academy
Special Education School
(3)
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
4660 Eastus Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 378-8190
Grades: K-9
| 349 students
Second Start-pine Hill School
Second Start-pine Hill School Photo - Ready for graduation
Special Education School
(1)
1325 Bouret Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 1-12
| 87 students
Tej Acton Academy
Alternative School
3695 Rose Terrasse Circle
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 620-6062
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Valley Christian High School
Valley Christian High School Photo - VCHS has its own observatory dome that supports our astronomy class and our astronomy club.
(Christian)
(1)
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
Grades: 9-12
| 1,947 students
Achievekids
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Grades: 1-12
| 40 students
Apostles Lutheran School
Apostles Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
5828 Santa Teresa Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 578-4800
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Beacon School
Special Education School
(1)
5670 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 265-8611
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
The Creekside School
Special Education School
5629 Lean Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 448-2494
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Esther B Clark School - South Bay
Special Education School
2280 Kenwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 816-2018
Grades: 3-10
| 51 students
Happy Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1019 S De Anza Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 461-5419
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Kinship Academy
Kinship Academy Photo
Special Education School
2720 S Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Liberty Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
2790 S King Rd
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 274-5613
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Morgan Autism Center
Special Education School
950 St. Elizabeth Drive
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 241-8161
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Peach Blossom School
Alternative School
5863 Ettersberg Dr
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 460-8462
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rise Academy
(Islamic)
4415 Fortran Ct
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
Grades: PK-11
| 171 students
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
1565 S White Rd
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-6888
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Sofos Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1009 E Capitol Expy # 610
San Jose, CA 95121
(408) 667-9277
Grades: 8-11
| 115 students
Spectrum Center-san Jose
Special Education School
762 Sunset Glen Dr
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 281-2435
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
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San Jose, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2350 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2387
Grades: K-4
| 19 students
540 Sands Dr
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-6789
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-7333
Grades: PK-K
| 200 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-3392
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
5670 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 973-8696
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
1390 Five Wounds Lane
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Grades: 1-9
| n/a students
1321 Miller Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 996-0856
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
1730 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 448-0656
Grades: NS-12
| 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Jose, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, The Harker School Upper School, and Notre Dame High School.
How many private high schools are located in San Jose?
28 private high schools are located in San Jose.
How much do private high schools cost in San Jose?
The average tuition cost is $28,366, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,043.
How diverse are private high schools in San Jose?
San Jose private high schools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Jose?
39% of private high schools in San Jose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private high schools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?

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