PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE
scheduling and grading and real-time interaction
with teachers—giving students a
true 21st-century education.
Grade Level: 6th–12th grade
Extracurricular: Student Government,
Leadership, Yearbook, Dance and Theater
Clubs, Community Volunteering
Average class size: 1:1
Student population: 60
Enrollment: Open year-round
Tuition: $2,940 per semester course
MERRYHILL SCHOOLS
San Jose 408/254-1282, Preschool–8
Milpitas 408/946-2812, Preschool
Milpitas 408/945-9090, Preschool–8
www.merryhillschool.com
Merryhill Schools, located in Milpitas and
San Jose, strive to bring learning to life
for students in preschool through eighth
grade. The challenging and well-rounded
curriculum helps students master core
academics while developing 21st-century
skills such as creativity, problem solving
and collaboration. In order to personalize
learning for each student, Merryhill teachers
assess their learning style as well as their
social, emotional and behavioral needs.
The personalized learning plan sets annual
academic, life and career goals and collectively
monitors progress in areas not shown
on a traditional report card. The schools
provide specialty classes such as Spanish,
art, music, technology and physical education.
A variety of unique and fun before-
and after-school enrichment programs also
are available on campus. Merryhill Schools
helps build the solid foundation students
need for future success.
Grade Level: Preschool–8th grade
Extracurricular: Sports, Dance, Theater,
Chorus, Band and Orchestra, Fine Arts,
Computers, Engineering
Average Class Size: Varies by campus
Student Population: Varies by campus
Enrollment: Ongoing
Tuition: Varies by campus
NOTRE DAME SAN JOSE
596 South 2nd Street, San Jose
408/294-1113, www.ndsj.org
The oldest private secondary school for
young women in the western United
States, Notre Dame San Jose has provided
a challenging college preparatory curriculum,
combining traditional classroom
learning with experiential learning opportunities
available through our downtownas
a-classroom experiences and a variety
of co-curricular educational opportunities,
including culture, science, technology
and community service for 168 years. As
part of Notre Dame’s well-rounded education,
students are encouraged to participate
in extracurricular activities such as arts,
athletics and student leadership and to
demonstrate their commitment to global
peace and justice. The Notre Dame program
is designed to meet individual needs
while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical
thinking and social awareness.
Grade Level: High school
Extracurricular: Visual and Performing
Arts, Athletics, Robotics, Speech and Debate,
Leadership
Average Class Size: 27
Student Population: 630
Enrollment: January deadline for fall
Tuition: $17,470
OAKWOOD SCHOOL
105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill
408/782-7177, www.oakwoodway.org
Oakwood feels like family because it’s al-
Merryhill Schools
Junior K – 8th Grade
A private school education
for the whole child
Our challenging, well-rounded curriculum
helps students master the core academics
while developing skills such as creativity,
problem solving and collaboration. Our
individualized approach to instruction helps
each child grow, flourish and excel.
• Personalized learning
• Before and after school programs
• Spanish, PE, art, music and technology
• Full-day kindergarten
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 17, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
750 N. Capitol Ave, San Jose • Kindergarten – 6th grade • 408-254-1282
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1500 Yosemite Dr., Milpitas • Jr. K – 8th grade • 408-945-9090
merryhillschool.com
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