Cambrian Academy

Cambrian Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
4340 Almaden Expy,  San Jose, CA
4.4
3.3
79 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dave Delgado
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average GPA
3.56
Annual Tuition
$20,500

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
9
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
640
Verbal
550
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Asian
66.7%
White
26.7%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2.7%

School Rankings

#119 Best Private HS in California
#128 Best HS For Stem in California
#139 Most Diverse Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Berkeley 22 Students
University of California - Davis 17 Students
University of California - San Diego 15 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 14 Students
San José State University 13 Students
University of San Francisco 12 Students
Stanford University 12 Students
University of Southern California 10 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 8 Students
San Francisco State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 11 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students
Business 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Chemistry 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Finance 4 Students
Economics 4 Students
Computer Software Engineering 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 19 Reviews
1.0 Alum
6/22/2024
As an alumni of Cambrian academy, I feel my experience there was extremely poor, especially compared to the schools I could have been to in the area. The administration is horrible, there was absolutely no options for sports and support for sports were minimal if ever present.
5.0 Senior
8/12/2020
Nice, small and safety school, friendly environment. Teachers care a lot about the students. It is a good place for those parents who want their kids to study there.
5.0 Alum
8/2/2019
I graduated a few years back and highly recommend Cambrian, it helped me get into my 1st choice college and really prepared me for all the hard work of attending university.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 13 Reviews
5.0 other
7/9/2025
I graduated from Cambrian Academy and now I’m in college, so I want to share my experience. I started at Cambrian in 10th grade as an international student, and honestly, it was a great decision. The school is small, which I loved because the teachers really knew me and cared about my success. They...
5.0 parent
6/19/2025
My son attended Cambrian Academy from 6th-12th grade and it was the best decision of our lives. He is a bright child and his classes were able to be individualized to meet his needs. You aren’t just a student at Cambrian, but rather part of a family. Before he was driving, I would often wait 20-30 m...
5.0 other
6/10/2025
Cambrian Academy is a school that focuses on helping students grow both academically and personally. The small class sizes and one-on-one attention gave me the support I needed to improve, especially during times when I struggled. The teachers take time to understand their students and are always av...
1.0 other
6/22/2024
Overall worst school experience I've ever had.

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Cambrian Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 4340 Almaden Expy in San Jose, CA. Annual tuition is $20,500. The school has a total enrollment of 79 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Cambrian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.56. The average SAT score is 1190. The average home value in this area is $1,498,228. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian Academy, Presentation High School, Valley Christian High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cambrian Academy.

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