Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of the Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District. The school serves approximately 408 students in grades 5th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 50% proficiency in math, 16 points above the state average and 59% in reading/language arts, 12 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $103,406, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is 21.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.