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The Harker School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
500 Saratoga Ave,
San Jose, CA
1,971
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Brian Yager
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1500
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$62,500
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
248
Full Time Teachers
212
Part Time Teachers
36
College Prep
Average SAT
1500
Math
760
Verbal
740
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
99%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
School Rankings
#4
Best HS For Stem in California
#21
Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#24
Best Private K12 Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stanford University
201 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
196 Students
University of California - Berkeley
180 Students
University of Southern California
170 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
157 Students
Columbia University
133 Students
Harvard University
133 Students
New York University
122 Students
University of Pennsylvania
117 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
103 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
157 Students
Economics
100 Students
Biology
98 Students
Business
76 Students
Psychology
62 Students
Political Science and Government
43 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
39 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
36 Students
Chemistry
30 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/19/2025
The Harker School is a great school, as its curriculum is 2-3 years ahead of the standard curriculum in public schools. It offers a wide variety of courses which helps when pursuing a certain path - something many children at this school have already decided.
10/1/2024
Finding the delicate balance between rising tuition costs and the ongoing expenses required to attract and retain top-tier and engaged faculty is a significant challenge. Moreover, the current teaching and learning models, coupled with an undiversified environment, may not be nurturing the creativity essential for the new era. As a parent, I am concerned.
3/23/2024
of course it's great, people wouldn't be paying $60k/year if it wasn't. facilities, teachers, food, opportunities are all amazing imo, but don't send your kids here unless they already have a strong sense of self-esteem and are taking calculus in 9th grade. otherwise, they will feel stupid because the environment is horrible. you will constantly feel stupid because kids two years younger than you are taking the same class as you and you're already taking a college level, post-AP course. people will talk behind your back about how dumb you are and then act like they aren't the problem. people here are also horribly clique-y, will never be your friend because of the competition, and make you feel worthless. with less than 200 kids per grade, its hard to find anyone you can connect with who isn't a victim and perpetrator of the toxic environment. nearly everybody here is very spoiled, which makes everything i've previously said INFINITELY worse. conclusion: don't send your kids here.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/14/2024
I am a Lifer (K-12) alumnus. I would never put my child through what I went through at Harker, and every peer I have stayed in touch with feels the same. Harker's current head, Brian Yager, is one of the worst leaders I have ever witnessed, of any institution -- a remarkable lesson in what NOT to do...
3/27/2023
Harker is a fantastic academically focused college prep school with great teachers, outstanding extracurricular activities(performing arts, speech/debate, journalism, STEM) and facilities. The support from teachers, administrators and staff is phenomenal. Students are provided ample opportunities to...
2/10/2023
It would be an understatement that Harker is a great school. In all my experience only Harker has the learning resources and teachers to truly advance your child in academics. I attended Harker for 13 years K-12, which is easily the best school in the bay. Harker is known for unrivaled programs and...
9/22/2021
For lunch a school that markets themselves as a STEM school they have failed to use technology to communicate with students, parents, and staff. The school has 3 tracks for kids for math and language arts but they are not based on academic performance but the child’s executive functioning. The schoo...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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John Friend
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Don Yeo
Don Yeo
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54 Total Sales
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16 Total Sales
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Map
List Price Range
$491K - $2.7M
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$1,238,119
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
81%
Average Household Income
$146,540
% of College Grads
61.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,492 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
90.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,996 - $11,096 per month
- Maxwell at Bascom
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 486+ Sq Ft
- 1350 S Bascom Ave
- San Jose, CA
$3,260 - $9,210 per month
- Orlo and Alba
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 532+ Sq Ft
- 1200 Rickabaugh Way
- Santa Clara, CA
$2,095 - $3,837 per month
- Park Kiely
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 294+ Sq Ft
- 355 Kiely Blvd
- San Jose, CA
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Private
- K to 10th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Sterling Barnhart Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Maywood Park
Parkway Park
John Mise Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Jenny Strand Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Thomas Barrett Park
- Trails
- Pickleball
- Playground
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Hathaway
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The Harker School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 500 Saratoga Ave in San Jose, CA. Annual tuition is $62,500. The school has a total enrollment of 1,971 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The Harker School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.8, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1500 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $1,238,119. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stratford Preparatory, As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy, Archbishop Mitty High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Harker School.