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#1312 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Harker
School
3800 BLACKFORD AVE, San Jose, CA 95117
Enrollment
1,976
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,976
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,312 of 1,787
In San Jose
#29 of 44
public schools
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Harker
School in San Jose · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Harker
Harker is a private school in San Jose, CA. Harker serves approximately 1,976 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Harker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Harker sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Harker 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 Harker compares to 224 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Harker (this school) | 5.6 |
| Boynton High | 5.2 |
| Lynhaven Elementary | 6.5 |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary | 5.0 |
| Discovery Charter | 7.9 |
| George C. Payne Elementary | 8.1 |
| Easterbrook Discovery | 8.9 |
| Manuel De Vargas Elementary | 8.2 |
| Monroe Middle | 5.2 |
| Latimer | 7.8 |
| Country Lane Elementary | 8.3 |
| Murdock-Portal Elementary | 8.8 |
| Moreland Middle | 8.0 |
| Lynbrook High | 9.4 |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | 8.5 |
| Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary | 8.2 |
| Del Mar High | 7.2 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | 5.1 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | 7.0 |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | 9.3 |
| Forest Hill Elementary | 7.9 |
Showing 20 of 224 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
3800 BLACKFORD AVE, San Jose, CA 95117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harker may also want to explore other schools in the area. Easterbrook Discovery (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Manuel De Vargas Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, George C. Payne Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Preparatory Blackford San Jose | 0.1 mi | — |
| Boynton High San Jose | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose | 0.2 mi | — |
| WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL San Jose | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| AS-SAFA INSTITUTE/AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose | 0.2 mi | — |
| Action Day Middle School San Jose | 0.3 mi | — |
| As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy San Jose | 0.3 mi | — |
| Harker School, The San Jose | 0.4 mi | — |
| Lynhaven Elementary San Jose | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary San Jose | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Discovery Charter San Jose | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| George C. Payne Elementary San Jose | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Challenger School - Strawberry Park San Jose | 0.9 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF MANDARIN IMMERSION San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| TRUST MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| SANIKU GAKUIN SANTA CLARA JAPANESE SCHOOL San Jose | 1.0 mi | 3.1 |
| STARBRIGHT SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Easterbrook Discovery San Jose | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Trust Primary School San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,778
Median Home Value
$1,425,200
Median Rent
$2,367/mo
Population
27,798
College Educated
44.4%
Homeownership
35.6%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
35.5
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|---|---|
| California Virtual Academy at Sutter Simi Valley, CA | 5.6 |
| Fortune Sacramento, CA | 5.6 |
| Literacy First Charter El Cajon, CA | 5.6 |
| Clarksville Charter Orangevile, CA | 5.7 |
| Feather River Charter Sacramento, CA | 5.7 |
| San Jacinto Valley Academy San Jacinto, CA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harker
What grades does Harker serve?
Harker serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Harker?
Harker has an enrollment of approximately 1,976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harker?
The student-teacher ratio at Harker is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harker rank in CA?
Harker ranks #1,312 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Harker's MySchoolScout rating?
Harker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harker a private school?
Yes, Harker 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 Harker a religious school?
No, Harker is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 204
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 345-9617
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