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Presentation High School

High School

2281 PLUMMER AVE, San Jose, CA 95125

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

628

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

628

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,338 of 1,787

In San Jose

#30 of 44

public schools

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About Presentation High School

Presentation High School is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Presentation High School serves approximately 628 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Presentation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,338 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.0 pts below CA schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Presentation 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.

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How Presentation High School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

This School

20:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

628

This School

883

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 46% vs 0%

White 27.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.7% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

Presentation High School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Presentation High School (this school)	—	628	12.9:1	5.5
Willow Glen High	0.7 mi	1,580	21.4:1	7.1
University Preparatory Academy Charter	1.6 mi	713	18.8:1	8.8
Broadway High	1.9 mi	183	10.8:1	4.7
Branham High	2.0 mi	1,955	22.5:1	8.3
Del Mar High	2.2 mi	1,310	20.5:1	7.2
Liberty Alternative	2.5 mi	362	30.2:1	4.2
Pioneer High	2.7 mi	1,469	22.3:1	7.5
Downtown College Preparatory	2.8 mi	459	18.4:1	7.7
Leigh High	3.0 mi	1,816	24.5:1	8.2
Gunderson High	3.0 mi	827	16.9:1	6.6
Yerba Buena High	3.8 mi	1,621	22.8:1	7.2
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy	3.9 mi	234	16.7:1	7.4
Andrew P. Hill High	4.0 mi	1,620	20.5:1	6.0
Boynton High	4.1 mi	160	10.7:1	5.2
Summit Public School: Tahoma	4.8 mi	427	23.7:1	8.3
San Jose High	4.9 mi	907	18.9:1	7.0
Oak Grove High	4.9 mi	1,417	21.5:1	6.7
Calero High	5.0 mi	164	18.2:1	5.9
William C. Overfelt High	5.1 mi	1,367	19.3:1	5.3
Apollo High	5.1 mi	129	18.4:1	7.6

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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B 5.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.7 / 10

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School Day Length 5.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 957

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 68%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.4 / 10

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Enrollment 628

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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)

Asian 46.0%

White 27.7%

Hispanic 16.7%

Two or More 8.4%

Black 0.8%

Native American 0.2%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2281 PLUMMER AVE, San Jose, CA 95125

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Presentation High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Reed Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL San Jose	0.1 mi	510	4.9
Booksin Elementary San Jose	0.5 mi	696	7.9
Willow Glen Middle San Jose	0.6 mi	1,168	6.5
Willow Glen High San Jose	0.7 mi	1,580	7.1
Schallenberger Elementary San Jose	0.8 mi	500	7.5
Willow Glen Elementary San Jose	1.4 mi	702	6.1
ONE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose	1.1 mi	14	—
Reed Elementary San Jose	1.4 mi	366	8.4
Learning Springs Academy San Jose	1.3 mi	8	—
LEARNING SPRINGS ACADEMY San Jose	1.3 mi	7	—
Bagby Elementary San Jose	1.2 mi	500	7.9
WILLOW GLEN ACADEMY San Jose	1.4 mi	6	—
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose	1.4 mi	624	6.8
Springbridge International School San Jose	1.3 mi	146	—
Sartorette Charter San Jose	1.6 mi	287	6.4
Canoas Elementary San Jose	1.3 mi	281	6.2
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose	1.5 mi	490	9.1
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary San Jose	1.6 mi	308	8.0
Ernesto Galarza Elementary San Jose	1.6 mi	323	3.0
Blackford Elementary San Jose	1.6 mi	398	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$148,422

Median Home Value

$1,646,000

Median Rent

$2,394/mo

Population

53,934

College Educated

56.2%

Homeownership

60.1%

Avg Commute

27.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

41.2

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Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy Oakland, CA	595	5.5
BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH Torrance, CA	846	5.5
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock San Jose, CA	465	5.5
High Tech High International San Diego, CA	386	5.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Presentation High School

What grades does Presentation High School serve?

Presentation High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Presentation High School?

Presentation High School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Presentation High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Presentation High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Presentation High School rank in CA?

Presentation High School ranks #1,338 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Presentation High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Presentation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Presentation High School a private school?

Yes, Presentation 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 Presentation High School a religious school?

Presentation High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 21 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 35 Some Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 628
Gender Split: 0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 49
Type: private
Coed Status: all-girls
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 5.8 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Large City
County: Santa Clara County
Phone: (408) 264-1664

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