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Stratford Preparatory Blackford
High School
3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Stratford Preparatory Blackford
Stratford Preparatory Blackford is a private high school in San Jose, CA 95117. The school serves approximately 806 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $115,778, where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
As a private school, Stratford Preparatory Blackford operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Stratford Preparatory Blackford compares to 149 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stratford Preparatory Blackford (this school) | — |
| Boynton High | 6.4 |
| Discovery Charter | 6.4 |
| Easterbrook Discovery | 7.8 |
| Monroe Middle | 4.3 |
| Latimer | 7.1 |
| Moreland Middle | 6.2 |
| Lynbrook High | 8.8 |
| Del Mar High | 6.9 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | 7.8 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | 7.8 |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | 8.1 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | 5.7 |
| Price Charter Middle | 7.2 |
| River Glen | 7.0 |
| Willow Glen High | 7.6 |
| Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet | 7.5 |
| Willow Glen Middle | 5.8 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle | 5.3 |
| Downtown College Preparatory | 8.4 |
| Downtown College Preparatory Middle | 4.3 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 806 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Address
- 3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
- Phone
- (408) 247-4400
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stratford Preparatory Blackford may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Manuel De Vargas Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is Easterbrook Discovery (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARKER San Jose | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Boynton High San Jose | 0.2 mi | 6.4 |
| AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose | 0.2 mi | — |
| WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL San Jose | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| AS-SAFA INSTITUTE/AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose | 0.2 mi | — |
| Action Day Middle School San Jose | 0.2 mi | — |
| As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy San Jose | 0.2 mi | — |
| Harker School, The San Jose | 0.3 mi | — |
| Lynhaven Elementary San Jose | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Discovery Charter San Jose | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Challenger School - Strawberry Park San Jose | 0.8 mi | — |
| George C. Payne Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| STARBRIGHT SCHOOL San Jose | 1.0 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF MANDARIN IMMERSION San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| TRUST MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| SANIKU GAKUIN SANTA CLARA JAPANESE SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Easterbrook Discovery San Jose | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Trust Primary School San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,778
Median Home Value
$1,425,200
Median Rent
$2,367/mo
Population
27,798
College Educated
44.4%
Homeownership
35.6%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
35.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Stratford Preparatory Blackford has a median household income of $115,778. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,425,200, with a median rent of $2,367/month. The local poverty rate of 9.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stratford Preparatory Blackford
What grades does Stratford Preparatory Blackford serve?
Stratford Preparatory Blackford serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Stratford Preparatory Blackford?
Stratford Preparatory Blackford has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford Preparatory Blackford?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford Preparatory Blackford is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Stratford Preparatory Blackford a private school?
Yes, Stratford Preparatory Blackford is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (3,210/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Jose). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 806
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (408) 247-4400
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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