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#1188 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Clares School
Elementary School
725 WASHINGTON ST, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,188 of 1,787
In Santa Clara
#6 of 7
public schools
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St Clares School
Elementary School in Santa Clara · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Clares School
St Clares School is a private elementary school in Santa Clara, CA. St Clares School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. St Clares School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,188 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Clares 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 St Clares School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Clara, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Clares School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Buchser Middle | 7.5 |
| Washington Open Elementary | 9.2 |
| Wilson Alternative | 6.3 |
| Scott Lane Elementary | 6.0 |
| C. W. Haman Elementary | 7.4 |
| Westwood Elementary | 8.8 |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle | 8.5 |
| Central Park Elementary | 7.8 |
| Bowers Elementary | 7.6 |
| Millikin Elementary | 9.2 |
| Bracher Elementary | 4.9 |
| Pomeroy Elementary | 5.2 |
| Briarwood Elementary | 8.3 |
| Sutter Elementary | 8.7 |
| Santa Clara Community Day | — |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | 8.8 |
| Montague Elementary | 7.6 |
| Laurelwood Elementary | 9.3 |
| Don Callejon | 8.8 |
| Kathryn Hughes Elementary | 6.5 |
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
725 WASHINGTON ST, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Clares School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Washington Open Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westwood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, C. W. Haman Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Clara, see our Santa Clara schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Clare Elementary Santa Clara | 0.0 mi | — |
| Buchser Middle Santa Clara | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Washington Open Elementary Santa Clara | 0.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Wilson Alternative Santa Clara | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ESTHER B CLARK SCHOOL - SOUTH BAY San Jose | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Pacific Autism Center for Education - Sunny Days Campus San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER FOR EDUCATION San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Esther B. Clark School - South Bay San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Pacific Autism Center for Education - Pruneridge Campus Santa Clara | 1.3 mi | — |
| C. W. Haman Elementary Santa Clara | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Westwood Elementary Santa Clara | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Jose | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle San Jose | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary San Jose | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| Abraham Lincoln High Testville | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary San Jose | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| St. Justin Santa Clara | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,051
Median Home Value
$1,420,500
Median Rent
$2,522/mo
Population
39,827
College Educated
54.1%
Homeownership
41.3%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
36.3
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| ALL SOULS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL South San Francisco, CA | 5.8 |
| Belleview Elementary Sonora, CA | 5.8 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Piedmont, CA | 5.8 |
| Cajon Valley Home El Cajon, CA | 5.8 |
| Cantua Elementary San Joaquin, CA | 5.8 |
| Cappy Culver Elementary Paso Robles, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Clares School
What grades does St Clares School serve?
St Clares School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Clares School?
St Clares School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Clares School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Clares School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Clares School rank in CA?
St Clares School ranks #1,188 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Clares School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Clares School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Clares School a private school?
Yes, St Clares 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 Clares School a religious school?
St Clares School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 246-6797
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