Almaden Country School

Grades: PK-8
Student Enrollment: 335

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5 out of 5 | 9 Reviews

Address
6835 Trinidad Dr
San Jose, CA 95120

Phone
(408) 997-0424

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Almaden Country School enrolls 335 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8. It is located in San Jose, CA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $70,243.

School Operational Details

Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center

School Days and Hours

School Days Per Year: 180
School Hours Per Day: 8

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5 out of 5 | 9 Reviews

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9 reviews for Almaden Country School

Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on June 03, 2011
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both of my older children went here and it was the foundation for a great education for them both academically and socially. My daughter went from there to Presentation high and then UC Berkeley, my son went from there to Bellarmine. both talk fondly of their days at ACS: their friends, the teachers, and the classes. We have recommended it to many. they have a great balance of academics and values. It is a very caring and nurturing environment. Our kids loved and excelled there.

Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on April 19, 2011
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This has been a fantastic school for our children. Caring teachers take the time to know each student individually and help them grow socially and academically in a personalized way.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 12, 2009
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We picked Almaden because we believe children need to be in an environment that nurtures their creativity, instead of only teaching reading and math. Our world is changing so fast we can't possibly know what kinds of careers will be important in the future, so it's critical that children learn how to think (versus how to take a test). Almaden focuses on a love of learning that is geared specifically to each child's type of intelligence. We couldn't be happier.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 29, 2009
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We have a 4th grader and a 6th grader at ACS and our children have been taught by excellent teachers who provide a safe and caring environment where our children have learned to think critically and creatively and to love learning. My children love going to ACS and they are receiving a great education.

Reviewed by Former Student on May 11, 2009
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Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 01, 2008
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Our daughter will be starting her 6th year at Almaden Country School in September. We are extremely pleased with every aspect of her development as a result of attending this wonderful school. ACS offers the perfect combination of developmentally-appropriate academics, comprehensive enrichment programs (art, science, P.E., drama, foreign language, music, etc.), individual attention, community spirit and parental involvement. Our daughter is ALWAYS happy to go to school - and we are always happy to become involved in the various volunteer opportunities that exist. It is a happy, warm, welcoming place to be. There is a quality that exists at this school that is hard to find elsewhere... an actual joy of learning! We are confident that ACS is preparing our child for a successful future in every way.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 23, 2008
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We have a son entering third grade and a daughter leaving the pre-K program and entering Kindergarten at ACS. We see in our kids the things we noticed in the children we observed when we were touring ACS four years ago: joyful spirit, self-confidence, and a love for learning. The families are a lot of fun to be around (which makes volunteering a blast, even for the Dads!) and our entire family continues to nurture fantastic friendships with more people each year. Kids at ACS develop an inquisitiveness for life and learning while developing and respecting early-on their role as community members and team players. We love this school.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 23, 2008
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We have been extremely pleased with the educational experience our children have received at Almaden Country School. My daughter started in the 4-year olds program seven years ago. She'll be entering 8th grade in the fall. We also have a son entering 6th grade. Both kids have enjoyed learning and going to school. They have not only grown academically but also as people, since the curriculum is rounded out with various enrichment classes like drama, music, art and such. We like that the environment is nurturing and a little less "worldly" than at some schools, in that the children are able to hang onto their childhood a bit longer. ACS is well-worth the tuition.

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 23, 2008
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Our sons have been attending ACS since preschool and we are extremely pleased with the developmental approach to learning that is core to the school’s philosophy. The learning environment is safe, which encourages children to challenge themselves without the risk of being judged. We have witnessed our boys’ self-confidence emerge and blossom as a result. The school’s enrichment programs--which include drama--along with the small class sizes, are part of what make this school so special. Although the school is non-sectarian, our family enjoys a great sense of community that comes from the high level of participation of so many like-minded parents. We plan on keeping our sons in ACS through 8th grade. The school is simply a wonderful foundation for future success no matter how you measure it: academically or socially.

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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 335
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.5
Full-Time Teachers: 19
Part-Time Teachers: 12
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.3
Percent Minority Students: 27.5%

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 167 (49.9%)
Females: 168 (50.1%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Almaden Country School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	16	4.8%
Asian	49	14.6%
Hispanic	27	8.1%
White	200	59.7%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Pre-Kindergarten	43	12.8%
1st Grade	36	10.7%
2nd Grade	28	8.4%
3rd Grade	38	11.3%
4th Grade	39	11.6%
5th Grade	43	12.8%
6th Grade	40	11.9%
7th Grade	28	8.4%
8th Grade	40	11.9%

Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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