Needs Improvement
#1757 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Bellarmine College Preparatory
High School
960 W HEDDING ST, San Jose, CA 95126
Enrollment
1,665
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
3.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,665
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
3.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,757 of 1,787
In San Jose
#42 of 44
public schools
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Bellarmine College Preparatory
High School in San Jose · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Bellarmine College Preparatory serves approximately 1,665 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bellarmine College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,757 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Bellarmine College Preparatory 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 Bellarmine College Preparatory compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bellarmine College Preparatory (this school) | 3.8 |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter | 4.7 |
| Del Mar High | 7.2 |
| San Jose High | 7.0 |
| Santa Clara County Court | 6.8 |
| Santa Clara County Community | 5.7 |
| Opportunity Youth Academy | 3.8 |
| Santa Clara County Special Education | 3.1 |
| Downtown College Preparatory | 7.7 |
| Boynton High | 5.2 |
| Willow Glen High | 7.1 |
| KIPP San Jose Collegiate | 9.4 |
| Pegasus High | 4.6 |
| Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock | 5.5 |
| ACE Charter High | 4.6 |
| Independence High | 7.3 |
| Yerba Buena High | 7.2 |
| Luis Valdez Leadership Academy | 7.4 |
| University Preparatory Academy Charter | 8.8 |
| Kathleen MacDonald High | — |
| Foothill High | 4.2 |
Showing 20 of 47 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.
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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
960 W HEDDING ST, San Jose, CA 95126
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bellarmine College Preparatory may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BASIS INDEPENDENT SILICON VALLEY (rated 6.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Abraham Lincoln High (rated 6.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Testville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose | 0.1 mi | — |
| Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Abraham Lincoln High Testville | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| ST LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL San Jose | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary San Jose | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Washington Open Elementary Santa Clara | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Buchser Middle Santa Clara | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER FOR EDUCATION San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| Pacific Autism Center for Education - Sunny Days Campus San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| ST CLARES SCHOOL Santa Clara | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| St. Clare Elementary Santa Clara | 1.3 mi | — |
| Esther B. Clark School - South Bay San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| ESTHER B CLARK SCHOOL - SOUTH BAY San Jose | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| BASIS INDEPENDENT SILICON VALLEY San Jose | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| BASIS Independent Silicon Valley San Jose | 1.9 mi | — |
| RENAISSANCE LEARNER ACADEMY San Jose | 2.0 mi | — |
| RENAISSANCE LEARNER ACADEMY San Jose | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,297
Median Home Value
$1,195,700
Median Rent
$2,544/mo
Population
38,239
College Educated
54.8%
Homeownership
34.2%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
34.4
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Orange, CA | 3.8 |
| Options for Youth-Acton Covina, CA | 3.6 |
| Options for Youth-San Bernardino Covina, CA | 4.0 |
| Littlerock High Littlerock, CA | 4.1 |
| Piner High Santa Rosa, CA | 4.1 |
| CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY-HIGH SCHOOL West Hills, CA | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bellarmine College Preparatory
What grades does Bellarmine College Preparatory serve?
Bellarmine College Preparatory serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bellarmine College Preparatory?
Bellarmine College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellarmine College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellarmine College Preparatory is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bellarmine College Preparatory rank in CA?
Bellarmine College Preparatory ranks #1,757 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Bellarmine College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellarmine College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bellarmine College Preparatory a private school?
Yes, Bellarmine College Preparatory is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bellarmine College Preparatory a religious school?
Bellarmine College Preparatory has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 294-9224
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