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#868 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 49% of private schools
Notre Dame High School
High School
596 S 2ND ST, San Jose, CA 95112
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#868 of 1,787
In San Jose
#17 of 44
public schools
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About Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Notre Dame High School serves approximately 681 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Notre Dame High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Notre Dame High 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 Notre Dame High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School (this school) | 6.3 |
| Downtown College Preparatory | 7.7 |
| San Jose High | 7.0 |
| Yerba Buena High | 7.2 |
| Luis Valdez Leadership Academy | 7.4 |
| University Preparatory Academy Charter | 8.8 |
| Willow Glen High | 7.1 |
| Apollo High | 7.6 |
| William C. Overfelt High | 5.3 |
| Pegasus High | 4.6 |
| Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock | 5.5 |
| ACE Charter High | 4.6 |
| Del Mar High | 7.2 |
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High | 6.0 |
| KIPP San Jose Collegiate | 9.4 |
| Independence High | 7.3 |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter | 4.7 |
| Foothill High | 4.2 |
| Andrew P. Hill High | 6.0 |
| Santa Clara County Court | 6.8 |
| Santa Clara County Community | 5.7 |
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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
596 S 2ND ST, San Jose, CA 95112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Notre Dame High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Downtown College Preparatory (rated 7.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, San Jose High (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School San Jose San Jose | 0.1 mi | — |
| Lowell Elementary San Jose | 0.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Washington Elementary San Jose | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary Redwood City | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School San Jose | 0.7 mi | — |
| SACRED HEART NATIVTY SCHOOLS San Jose | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Horace Mann Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL San Jose | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Gardner Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Downtown College Preparatory San Jose | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Downtown College Preparatory Middle San Jose | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Rocketship Alma Academy Redwood City | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Selma Olinder Elementary San Jose | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| McKinley Elementary San Jose | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Grant Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| San Jose High San Jose | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Sunrise Middle San Jose | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| River Glen San Jose | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| ESTRELLA FAMILY SCHOOLS San Jose | 1.6 mi | — |
| ACE Inspire Academy San Jose | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,649
Median Home Value
$956,300
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
56,766
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
27.9%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
32.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Notre Dame High School
What grades does Notre Dame High School serve?
Notre Dame High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Notre Dame High School?
Notre Dame High School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Notre Dame High School rank in CA?
Notre Dame High School ranks #868 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Notre Dame High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Notre Dame High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Notre Dame High School a private school?
Yes, Notre Dame High School is a private all-girls 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 Notre Dame High School a religious school?
Notre Dame High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 294-1113
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