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The Harker School

500 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129·Santa Clara County·Independent

4.8(264)

Overview

Premier independent K-12 with exceptional college outcomes and a global campus culture.

Source: California Department of Education and verified parent reviews.

Academic snapshot

2,150

Enrollment

10:1

Student / teacher

4.8

Parent rating

$56k

Tuition (yr)

Programs

APResearchAthleticsPerforming Arts

Special education support

Limited special-education info on file. Contact the school directly to confirm services.

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What parents love

+Outstanding academics
+Small class sizes

Things to consider

–Tuition
–Competitive admissions

Parent reviews

Caring teachers, strong academics

Bay Area Mom · Mar 2026

5.0

Our daughter has thrived here. Teachers know each child by name and reading levels jumped within one semester.

Great community

K-Dad · Feb 2026

4.0

PTA is active, communication is consistent. Pickup logistics can be chaotic but otherwise excellent.

Inclusive and responsive IEP team

SpEd Parent · Jan 2026

5.0

The resource team genuinely partners with families. Our IEP meetings feel collaborative, not adversarial.

Parent Q&A

How does the school handle homework load?+

Most teachers cap homework at grade-appropriate levels; honors classes assign more reading.

What's the transportation situation?+

School buses are available within district boundaries; many families carpool or walk.

How responsive is the office to parent emails?+

Parents report 24-48 hour turnaround on most requests during the school year.

Nearby family resources

TutoringAges K-12$$ Verified

Bayside Tutoring Collective

Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

4.8(142)

1:1 and small-group tutoring K-12 across math, reading, and test prep.

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ABA TherapyAges 2-12$$$ Verified

Bridges ABA

San Jose, Santa Clara County

4.9(88)

In-home and clinic-based ABA therapy for children on the autism spectrum.

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School data sourced from the California Department of Education (CDE). Parent ratings and reviews shown here are illustrative samples.