Beacon School (2026 Profile)

5670 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124

Tel: (408) 265-8611

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Beacon School provides a therapeutic educational setting designed to meet the needs of special education students.

Beacon School provides a safe supportive environment that will help each student to develop independent living skills, academic achievement consistent with his or her potential, and the opportunity to gain sufficient maturity and judgment to be successful in daily living.

A full curriculum is offered for students grades six through twelve and all students are required to participate in prevocational and independent living skills course.

Beacon also offers an extensive elective course opportunity including woodshop, art, drama, guitar and percussion lessons, and practical cooking skills.

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Beacon School?

The application deadline for Beacon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Beacon School located?

Beacon School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 13 other private schools located in South San Jose.

People that viewed Beacon School also viewed these schools: Second Start-pine Hill School, Cambrian Academy, The Creekside School, The Harker School Upper School and Bellarmine College Preparatory.

The nearest high school to Beacon School is Second Start-pine Hill School (1.7 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is Venture Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)

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5 7/24/2015

ONE OF THE BEST, I"ve been to class of 1981,82,83,84,85,86. I miss you all. And, thanks. For everything.

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School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

The average private school tuition in San Jose, CA is $23,928 for elementary schools and $29,701 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Jose, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).