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#70 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Almaden Country Day School

Elementary School

6835 Trinidad Drive, San Jose, CA 95120

Private
395
Students
5.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 2%
in CA

About Almaden Country Day School

Almaden Country Day School is an private elementary school in San Jose, CA 95120. The school serves approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $250,001, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Almaden Country Day School compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
This School
vs
22.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
395
This School
vs
459
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
5.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Almaden Country Day School (this school) 5.2
Bret Harte Middle 7.5
Williams Elementary 5.2
Simonds Elementary 8.0
Graystone Elementary 6.8
Sakamoto Elementary 4.2
Discovery Charter II 5.2
Castillero Middle 6.2
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate 7.6
Los Alamitos Elementary 6.8
Allen at Steinbeck 4.4
Indigo 4.6
Frost (Earl) Elementary 4.0
Oak Ridge Elementary 6.3
Taylor (Bertha) Elementary 4.8
Guadalupe Elementary 5.5
Del Roble Elementary 6.6
Almaden Elementary 6.5
Dartmouth Middle 5.6
Anderson (Alex) Elementary 2.6
Liberty Alternative 2.3

Showing 20 of 184 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

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.4:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 395
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

6835 Trinidad Drive, San Jose, CA 95120

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ALMADEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL San Jose 0.0 mi 5.2
Leland High San Jose 0.5 mi 6.9
Bret Harte Middle San Jose 0.6 mi 7.5
Williams Elementary San Jose 0.8 mi 5.2
Graystone Elementary San Jose 1.0 mi 6.8
Simonds Elementary San Jose 0.9 mi 8.0
Discovery Charter II San Jose 1.2 mi 5.2
Sakamoto Elementary San Jose 1.1 mi 4.2
Apostles Lutheran San Jose 1.4 mi 5.2
APOSTLES LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Jose 1.4 mi 5.2
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL San Jose 1.3 mi 5.2
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate San Jose 1.6 mi 7.6
Action Day Schools - Allen San Jose 1.8 mi 5.2
ACTION DAY PRIMARY PLUS ALLEN SCHOOL San Jose 1.8 mi 5.2
Castillero Middle San Jose 1.5 mi 6.2
Allen at Steinbeck San Jose 1.9 mi 4.4
Phoenix High San Jose 1.7 mi 5.5
Challenger School - Shawnee San Jose 1.9 mi 5.2
Los Alamitos Elementary San Jose 1.7 mi 6.8
Santa Teresa High San Jose 1.8 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$1,924,500

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

38,103

College Educated

74.4%

Homeownership

88.7%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Median Age

47.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ALMADEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL San Jose, CA 5.2
Alamosa Park Elementary Vista, CA 5.2
Amesti Elementary Watsonville, CA 5.2
Anderson Elementary Compton, CA 5.2
Arroyo Verde Elementary Highland, CA 5.2
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Redding, CA 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Almaden Country Day School

What grades does Almaden Country Day School serve?

Almaden Country Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Almaden Country Day School?

Almaden Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Almaden Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Almaden Country Day School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Almaden Country Day School rank in CA?

Almaden Country Day School is ranked #70 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Almaden Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Almaden Country Day School has a composite rating of 5.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Almaden Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Almaden Country Day School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Santa Clara
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details