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Best Private Schools in Campbell, CA

Private schools near Campbell — rated across 6 categories using reviews from Google, Yelp, Niche.com, and GreatSchools. Average tuition: $19,800/year. Average class ratio: 11:1.

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Top-rated private schools near Campbell
Ratings aggregated from Google, Yelp, Niche.com, GreatSchools, and Indeed staff reviews · 2026
The Harker School
San Jose, CA · Grades PK–12 · Independent · Coed
4.6
Annual tuition: ~$40,000+
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BASIS Independent Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA · Grades K–12 · STEM · Coed
4.4
Annual tuition: ~$27,000
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Cambrian Academy
San Jose, CA · Grades 6–12 · Future-Ready · 84 students
4.4
Annual tuition: ~$18,000
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Fusion Academy Cupertino
Cupertino, CA · Grades 4–12 · 1-to-1 · AI-ready
4.3
Annual tuition: Contact for pricing
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Presentation High School
San Jose, CA · Grades 9–12 · Catholic · All-female
4.5
Annual tuition: $31,220
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Notre Dame High School
San Jose, CA · Grades 9–12 · Catholic · Coed
4.3
Annual tuition: ~$24,000
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About private schools in Campbell

Private school landscape in Campbell, CA

Campbell is historic downtown Silicon Valley community adjacent to Los Gatos and San Jose. It sits within the Campbell Union School District and Campbell Union High School District, which provides Westmont High School and Del Mar High School within Campbell Union High School District. For families seeking private education, Cambrian Academy (adjacent San Jose), Valley Christian Schools, and Archbishop Mitty High School are among the most frequently considered options in and near the city.

Campbell is adjacent to the Cambrian neighborhood of San Jose where Cambrian Academy is located. The community has a strong faith-based school culture with multiple Catholic and Christian private options. Valley Christian Schools — the largest Christian school in California — serves Campbell and surrounding communities.

Private school tuition near Campbell ranges from approximately $12,000/yr to $38,000+/yr. The average class ratio across private schools in the area is approximately 11:1. Most schools offer need-based financial aid through FACTS or SSS — financial aid applications should be submitted by January 2027 for Fall 2027 enrollment.

How to choose a private school near Campbell

When evaluating private schools near Campbell, look for specific, verifiable data rather than marketing language. A trustworthy school provides: average class size (not a range — an actual number), student-teacher ratio, named faculty with qualifications, actual college matriculation data for high schools (where students enrolled, not just where they were accepted), and a complete fee schedule including every mandatory charge beyond headline tuition.

The California Department of Education does not regulate, approve, or endorse private K–12 schools — a school's CDE Private School Affidavit is a registration document, not a quality certification. Accreditation from a named body (WASC, WCEA, or NAIS membership) is a more meaningful signal. Verify which accreditor a school uses before treating "accredited" as a trust signal.

For a complete guide to the admissions process, deadlines, financial aid, and what to look for during campus visits, see our San Jose private school admissions timeline. For AI and coding school options, see which private schools near Campbell teach AI in 2026.

Data sources: Campbell Union School District · California private school directory

Frequently asked questions — Campbell private schools
What Campbell parents ask us: What private schools are actually near Campbell? When do most families switch from public to private? What does private school cost in this area? We answer these below.
What parents ask us: What private schools are actually near Campbell? When do most families switch from public to private? What does private school cost in this area? How competitive are applications? How do I know if private school is worth it here? Answers below.
What private schools are near Campbell, CA?
Private schools near Campbell include Cambrian Academy in adjacent San Jose (Grades 6–12, ~$18,000/yr, 84 students, Future-Ready), Valley Christian Schools (the largest Christian school in California, serving Campbell and surrounding cities), and Archbishop Mitty High School (Catholic, coed, Grades 9–12). Several Catholic elementary programs also operate in and near Campbell.
What private schools are near Campbell, CA?
Campbell is 5 miles from downtown San Jose, putting it within reach of the full Silicon Valley private school market. The closest options are Cambrian Academy (project-based, K–8, ~$18,000/yr), Saint Lucy Parish School (Catholic, K–8), and within 15 minutes: Harker School, BASIS Independent SV, and Valley Christian Schools. For high school, Bellarmine College Prep (all-boys, Catholic) and Presentation High School (all-girls, Catholic) are the dominant options for Campbell families.
How do Campbell families typically choose between private and public school?
Most Campbell families consider private school at two transition points: entering kindergarten or entering high school. Campbell Union School District elementary schools are solid but uneven — school quality varies significantly by neighborhood. At the high school level, Campbell Union High School District feeds into Branham, Del Mar, and Westmont — all decent but not at the FUHSD level of Cupertino. Families who want guaranteed small classes or religious education tend to go private at K. Families chasing college outcomes tend to evaluate at 8th grade.
What is the average private school tuition near Campbell, CA?
Private elementary schools near Campbell average $12,000–$18,000 per year. Private high schools average $25,000–$40,000 per year. Saint Lucy Parish School is among the most affordable at under $10,000/year for Catholic families in the parish. Cambrian Academy sits mid-range at $18,000/year. Harker School is the ceiling at approximately $40,000/year. Most schools offer financial aid — ask for the average grant award, not just whether aid exists.
How much does private school cost near Campbell?
Private school tuition near Campbell ranges from approximately $12,000/yr for Catholic elementary programs to $38,000+/yr for larger independent schools. The average is approximately $19,800/yr — lower than the Silicon Valley average, reflecting the more affordable community compared to Palo Alto or Saratoga.
Are there Christian private schools near Campbell?
Yes. Valley Christian Schools, headquartered near Campbell, is the largest Christian school in California and serves students from preschool through 12th grade. It has a 4.2/5 rating across public reviews. Multiple smaller evangelical and Catholic programs also operate in Campbell and adjacent Cambrian.
When do Campbell area private school applications open?
For Fall 2027 enrollment, open houses begin September 2026. Most deadlines fall December 2026 through February 2027. Valley Christian Schools and Cambrian Academy typically have more flexible admissions timelines than highly competitive schools like Harker — contact each school directly for current availability.
What is the best small private school near Campbell?
Cambrian Academy in adjacent San Jose (2.1 miles from central Campbell) is the highest-rated small private school near Campbell, with 4.4 stars across 40+ Niche.com reviews, 84 total students, and an 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It is specifically known for students who felt invisible in larger schools and for international students transitioning between school systems.
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