Very Good
#107 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Achievekids
School
1212 MCGINNESS AVE, San Jose, CA 95127
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#107 of 1,787
In San Jose
#2 of 44
public schools
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Achievekids
School in San Jose · grades 1st – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Achievekids
Achievekids is a private school in San Jose, CA. Achievekids serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Achievekids has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Achievekids is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Achievekids sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Achievekids is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Achievekids compares to 223 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Achievekids (this school) | 7.9 |
| Thomas P. Ryan Elementary | 5.3 |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | 4.8 |
| Sylvia Cassell Elementary | 3.5 |
| Lyndale Elementary | 4.0 |
| Latino College Preparatory Academy | 7.7 |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant | 1.4 |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | 6.8 |
| B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy | 6.2 |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary | 5.2 |
| Ocala Middle | 6.8 |
| Mt. Pleasant High | 6.1 |
| KIPP Navigate College Prep | 7.5 |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy II | 6.9 |
| Renaissance Academy | 5.4 |
| Renaissance at Mathson | 4.1 |
| A. J. Dorsa Elementary | 3.9 |
| Donald J. Meyer Elementary | 4.9 |
| Robert Sanders Elementary | 4.1 |
| ACE Empower Academy | 3.6 |
| James Lick High | 6.8 |
Showing 20 of 223 schools. View all schools in San Jose
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1212 MCGINNESS AVE, San Jose, CA 95127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Achievekids may also want to explore other schools in the area. Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away, in nearby Redwood City), with a very similar rating. Another option is Latino College Preparatory Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, KIPP Navigate College Prep (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AchieveKids San Jose | 0.0 mi | — |
| Thomas P. Ryan Elementary San Jose | 0.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds Redwood City | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Sylvia Cassell Elementary San Jose | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Lyndale Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL San Jose | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Latino College Preparatory Academy San Jose | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant San Jose | 0.7 mi | 1.4 |
| B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy San Jose | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy San Jose | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Ocala Middle San Jose | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Mt. Pleasant High San Jose | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy Redwood City | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Renaissance Academy San Jose | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Donald J. Meyer Elementary San Jose | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| KIPP Navigate College Prep San Jose | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| James Lick High San Jose | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy II San Jose | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,548
Median Home Value
$995,100
Median Rent
$2,549/mo
Population
61,091
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
65.7%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
39
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| Kelseyville Learning Academy Kelseyville, CA | 8.0 |
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| Vantage Point Charter Penn Valley, CA | 8.0 |
| Harry P B Carden Marysville, CA | 7.8 |
| SPECTRUM CENTER-SAN JOSE San Jose, CA | 7.8 |
| STOCKTON ACCELERATED INSTITUTE Stockton, CA | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Achievekids
What grades does Achievekids serve?
Achievekids serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Achievekids?
Achievekids has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievekids?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievekids is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Achievekids rank in CA?
Achievekids ranks #107 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Achievekids's MySchoolScout rating?
Achievekids has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Achievekids a private school?
Yes, Achievekids is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Achievekids a religious school?
No, Achievekids is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 87% M / 13% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 218 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 928-5777
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