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#137 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 8% of private schools

Spectrum Center-san Jose

School · San Jose, CA

A private school in San Jose, CA serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

520 SANDS DR, San Jose, CA 95125

  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,302
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index76%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Enrollment43
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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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The neighborhood

Where Spectrum Center-san Jose sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,210/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$148,422

Median home value

$1,646,000

Median rent

$2,394/mo

College educated

56.2%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic34.9%
White25.6%
Two or More16.3%
Black14.0%
Asian4.7%
Pacific Islander4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Second Start-pine Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition7.71–122.2 mi91Compare →
Liberty Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7PK–123.6 mi77Compare →
Apostles Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9K–123.9 mi217Compare →
Champion SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5K–123.9 mi102Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Spectrum Center-san Jose is listed in San Jose, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Spectrum Center-san Jose

Spectrum Center-san Jose is a private school in San Jose, CA, serving approximately 43 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spectrum Center-san Jose

What grades does Spectrum Center-san Jose serve?

Spectrum Center-san Jose serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Spectrum Center-san Jose?

Spectrum Center-san Jose has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Center-san Jose?

The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Center-san Jose is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Spectrum Center-san Jose rank in CA?

Spectrum Center-san Jose ranks #137 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Spectrum Center-san Jose's MySchoolScout rating?

Spectrum Center-san Jose has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Spectrum Center-san Jose a private school?

Yes, Spectrum Center-san Jose 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 Spectrum Center-san Jose a religious school?

No, Spectrum Center-san Jose is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
43
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
210 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Area population (ZIP 95125)
53,934
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
41.2
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 95125; 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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