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Below Average

#1571 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Christopher School

Elementary School

2278 BOOKSIN AVE, San Jose, CA 95125

Private

Enrollment

510

Student-Teacher

19.9:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,571 of 1,787

In San Jose

#36 of 44

public schools

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St Christopher School

4.9/10

Elementary School in San Jose · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Presentation High School

5.5/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Booksin Elementary

7.9/10

0.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St Christopher School

St Christopher School is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. St Christopher School serves approximately 510 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Christopher School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.3 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Christopher 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

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How St Christopher School compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
This School
vs
22.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
510
This School
vs
459
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.9
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.6% vs 0%
Asian 6.5% vs 0%
Black 0.8% vs 0%
St Christopher School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Christopher School (this school) 4.9
Booksin Elementary 7.9
Willow Glen Middle 6.5
Schallenberger Elementary 7.5
Bagby Elementary 7.9
Willow Glen Elementary 6.1
Canoas Elementary 6.2
Price Charter Middle 7.5
Reed Elementary 8.4
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet 6.8
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet 9.1
Fammatre Elementary 6.1
Blackford Elementary 4.7
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary 8.0
Ernesto Galarza Elementary 3.0
Sartorette Charter 6.4
University Preparatory Academy Charter 8.8
River Glen 5.4
John Muir Middle 6.9
Terrell Elementary 3.7
Oster Elementary 8.8

Showing 20 of 184 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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Enrollment 510
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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)

White 68.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic 8.6%
Asian 6.5%
Pacific Islander 4.1%
Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2278 BOOKSIN AVE, San Jose, CA 95125

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Christopher School may also want to explore other elementary 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, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Booksin Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL San Jose 0.1 mi 5.5
Booksin Elementary San Jose 0.4 mi 7.9
Willow Glen Middle San Jose 0.6 mi 6.5
Willow Glen High San Jose 0.6 mi 7.1
Schallenberger Elementary San Jose 0.9 mi 7.5
Bagby Elementary San Jose 1.1 mi 7.9
Learning Springs Academy San Jose 1.3 mi
Willow Glen Elementary San Jose 1.4 mi 6.1
LEARNING SPRINGS ACADEMY San Jose 1.3 mi
WILLOW GLEN ACADEMY San Jose 1.3 mi
Springbridge International School San Jose 1.3 mi
Reed Elementary San Jose 1.5 mi 8.4
ONE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose 1.2 mi
Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose 1.5 mi 9.1
Sartorette Charter San Jose 1.6 mi 6.4
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose 1.5 mi 6.8
Blackford Elementary San Jose 1.5 mi 4.7
Price Charter Middle San Jose 1.4 mi 7.5
SAN JOSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Campbell 1.4 mi 6.3
Fammatre Elementary San Jose 1.5 mi 6.1

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Christopher School

What grades does St Christopher School serve?

St Christopher School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Christopher School?

St Christopher School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Christopher School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Christopher School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Christopher School rank in CA?

St Christopher School ranks #1,571 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Christopher School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Christopher School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Christopher School a private school?

Yes, St Christopher School is a private coeducational 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 St Christopher School a religious school?

St Christopher School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
510
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County

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