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#694 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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St John Vianney Catholic School

Elementary School

4601 HYLAND AVE, San Jose, CA 95127

Private

Enrollment

342

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#694 of 1,787

In San Jose

#14 of 44

public schools

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St John Vianney Catholic School

6.6/10

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

Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning

4.1/10

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3.7/10

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About St John Vianney Catholic School

St John Vianney Catholic School is a private elementary school in San Jose, CA. St John Vianney Catholic School serves approximately 342 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Vianney Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.4 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St John Vianney Catholic 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 John Vianney Catholic School compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
This School
vs
22.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
342
This School
vs
459
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 42.4% vs 0%
Asian 25.7% vs 0%
White 21.9% vs 0%
Black 2.3% vs 0%
St John Vianney Catholic School San Jose Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St John Vianney Catholic School (this school) 6.6
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning 4.1
Linda Vista Elementary 5.7
Russo/McEntee Academy 7.1
Joseph George Middle 5.4
Millard McCollam Elementary 6.2
Horace Cureton Elementary 4.0
Lyndale Elementary 4.0
William Sheppard Middle 5.6
Ben Painter Elementary 5.7
Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant 1.4
Toyon Elementary 4.0
Mt. Pleasant Elementary 5.2
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary 5.3
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss 4.8
Renaissance at Mathson 4.1
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock 5.5
Piedmont Middle 7.5
Noble Elementary 8.4
Summerdale Elementary 7.5
ACE Empower Academy 3.6

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 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 70%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 342
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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)

Hispanic 42.4%
Asian 25.7%
White 21.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Black 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4601 HYLAND AVE, San Jose, CA 95127

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Vianney Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Redwood City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Russo/McEntee Academy (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Millard McCollam Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning San Jose 0.3 mi 4.1
Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Lrng San Jose 0.3 mi 3.7
James Lick High San Jose 0.4 mi 6.8
Linda Vista Elementary San Jose 0.5 mi 5.7
Russo/McEntee Academy San Jose 0.6 mi 7.1
Millard McCollam Elementary San Jose 0.7 mi 6.2
Foothill High San Jose 0.6 mi 4.2
Lyndale Elementary San Jose 0.8 mi 4.0
Joseph George Middle San Jose 0.7 mi 5.4
Horace Cureton Elementary San Jose 0.7 mi 4.0
William Sheppard Middle San Jose 0.9 mi 5.6
Ben Painter Elementary San Jose 0.9 mi 5.7
Latino College Preparatory Academy San Jose 1.1 mi 7.7
Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant San Jose 1.1 mi 1.4
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy San Jose 1.1 mi 6.2
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds Redwood City 1.3 mi 8.1
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep Redwood City 1.3 mi 3.6
AchieveKids San Jose 1.4 mi
ACHIEVEKIDS San Jose 1.5 mi 7.9
Toyon Elementary San Jose 1.4 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,548

Median Home Value

$995,100

Median Rent

$2,549/mo

Population

61,091

College Educated

26.6%

Homeownership

65.7%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Vianney Catholic School

What grades does St John Vianney Catholic School serve?

St John Vianney Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St John Vianney Catholic School?

St John Vianney Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Vianney Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Vianney Catholic School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Vianney Catholic School rank in CA?

St John Vianney Catholic School ranks #694 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St John Vianney Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Vianney Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Vianney Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St John Vianney Catholic 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 John Vianney Catholic School a religious school?

St John Vianney Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
342
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County

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