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#553 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 31% of private schools
Foothill Adventst School
Elementary School
1991 LANDESS AVE, Milpitas, CA 95035
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#553 of 1,787
In Milpitas
#2 of 4
public schools
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Foothill Adventst School
Elementary School in Milpitas · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Foothill Adventst School
Foothill Adventst School is a private elementary school in Milpitas, CA. Foothill Adventst School serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Foothill Adventst School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 40 students, Foothill Adventst School 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 8:1 students to teachers, Foothill Adventst School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Foothill Adventst School 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 Foothill Adventst School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Milpitas, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Foothill Adventst School (this school) | 6.9 |
| John Sinnott Elementary | 8.6 |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | 9.1 |
| Robert Randall World Languages | 4.6 |
| Alexander Rose Elementary | 7.1 |
| William Burnett Elementary | 7.9 |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | 5.9 |
| Pearl Zanker Elementary | 7.1 |
| Anthony Spangler Elementary | 7.6 |
| Curtner Elementary | 8.7 |
| Thomas Russell Middle | 8.9 |
| Marshall Pomeroy Elementary | 8.6 |
| Joseph Weller Elementary | 8.5 |
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
1991 LANDESS AVE, Milpitas, CA 95035
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Foothill Adventst School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cherrywood Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby San Jose), which scores notably higher. Another option is John Sinnott Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwood Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby San Jose), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Milpitas, see our Milpitas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill Adventist Elementary Milpitas | 0.0 mi | — |
| John Sinnott Elementary Milpitas | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle Milpitas | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Laneview Elementary San Jose | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Morrill Middle San Jose | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| MERRYHILL SCHOOL 1074 Milpitas | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Majestic Way Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Alexander Rose Elementary Milpitas | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Northwood Elementary San Jose | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Robert Randall World Languages Milpitas | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| MONARCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Milpitas | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Sierramont Middle San Jose | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Ruskin Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Calaveras Hills Milpitas | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Brooktree Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Piedmont Hills High San Jose | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Cherrywood Elementary San Jose | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| William Burnett Elementary Milpitas | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Stratford Milpitas Great Mall Milpitas | 1.5 mi | — |
| Stratford Preparatory Milpitas Milpitas | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$176,723
Median Home Value
$1,180,700
Median Rent
$3,110/mo
Population
78,479
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
59.3%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Foothill Adventst School
What grades does Foothill Adventst School serve?
Foothill Adventst School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Foothill Adventst School?
Foothill Adventst School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Adventst School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Adventst School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Foothill Adventst School rank in CA?
Foothill Adventst School ranks #553 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Foothill Adventst School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothill Adventst School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Foothill Adventst School a private school?
Yes, Foothill Adventst School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Foothill Adventst School a religious school?
Foothill Adventst School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (559) 759-9455
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