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#1139 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Scholars Academy
Elementary School · San Jose, CA
A private elementary school in San Jose, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
3703 SILVER CREEK RD, San Jose, CA 95121
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Scholars Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,700
Median home value
$1,024,700
Median rent
$2,912/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Montgomery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Ramblewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Cadwallader ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Windmill Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scholars Academy is listed in San Jose, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Scholars Academy
Scholars Academy is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,139 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scholars Academy
What grades does Scholars Academy serve?
Scholars Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Scholars Academy?
Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scholars Academy is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Scholars Academy rank in CA?
Scholars Academy ranks #1,139 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Scholars Academy a private school?
Yes, Scholars Academy 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 Scholars Academy a religious school?
No, Scholars Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 238-2500
- Area population (ZIP 95121)
- 35,722
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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