Rise Academy in San Jose, CA, serves 171 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 11th grade in a city鈥揵ased environment within the Alviso neighborhood.
Founded in 2009, this co鈥揺d private school offers an Islamic鈥搊riented education with a total of 13 teachers and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1.
The school has a student body that is 55.62% students of color, reflecting diversity within this large city locale.
Rise Academy's enrollment includes 145 students in kindergarten through 11th grade, providing a range of elementary and secondary grade levels.
Located in San Jose, this California private school is part of a community with other independent schools nearby, such as Silicon Valley Academy and North Valley Baptist School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Growth Through Faith and Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rise Academy often compared to?
Rise Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Silicon Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Rise Academy?
The application deadline for Rise Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rise Academy located?
Rise Academy is located in the Alviso neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Rise Academy vs. Silicon Valley Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Rise Academy is North Valley Baptist School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is LifeConnections Children's Learning Center (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
LifeConnections Children's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3571 N 1st St Bldg QSTE101
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 424-3500
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
Headsup! Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2841 Junction Ave Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 432-1644
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 432-1644
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(669) 230-0310
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Peace School
Montessori School (Catholic)
2800 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-4160
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 46 students
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