A Santa Clara Tradition

Forming Hearts and Minds Since 1856

Building Strong Spiritual and Academic Foundations Since 1856

A Santa Clara Tradition Forming Hearts and Minds Since 1856 Building Strong Spiritual and Academic Foundations Since 1856

Transitional Kindergarten

Setting student foundations by helping them become familiar with their learning and creativity
Elementary School

Building student knowledge through a focus on understanding and a comprehensive curriculum
Middle School

Emboldening student success through academic partnerships and rewarding classroom experiences

Experience the Tradition

As a school in the Diocese of San Jose, Saint Clare builds strong academic and spiritual foundations that serve our children now and in the future.

Visit Our Campus!

Observation Days

November 13 & 14, 2025

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Open House

January 25, 2026

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Visit

Schedule a campus tour, or attend an Observation Day or Open House to see if our school and community are right for you and your student!

Apply

After reviewing our admission policies, apply by creating a TADS account, uploading required documentation, and submitting the $60 application fee.

Enroll

Upon application acceptance, you will receive a tuition agreement and pay a tuition deposit (10% of total tuition).

Join

Once your student is fully enrolled, you be given login credentials for a ParentSquare account, where you will receive all school communications!

What Our Families Are Saying…

"Our children thrived academically and socially, both at St. Clare and later, in high school and college. They were prepared."

Patrick & Kathleen S.
"St. Clare provides strong academics, with a progressive approach to integrating new teaching and learning methods into the academic curriculum."

Katy & Jesse K.
"St. Clare School is truly committed and cares about the success of their students by providing an excellent academic preparation in a Catholic environment."

Gaby & Pedro
"Academically, the school has strong stats, but it is also one of the most diverse schools around. There is cultural, social, economic, and even religious diversity."

Jasmine V.
"From the very beginning, we’ve always felt a great sense of belonging and community. Classes are small and the teachers and staff are able to give the necessary personal attention to each child."

Theresa & Conrad T.
"St. Clare’s Elementary partners with Santa Clara University as much as possible. From visiting the Santa Clara Mission to having sporting events at Leavey Center, they their unique location and take full advantage of it."

Rex & Becky A.
"St. Clare encapsulates my goals of finding a community that fosters educational growth and a supportive network of caring teachers."

Caroline Z.

Alumni Spotlight

Catching Up with Alum

The Peters Family ‘99 - ’09
The Peters family has long ties with the Saint Clare community, as all four siblings attended, and their Aunt Sarah taught 3rd grade at Saint Clare for over 30 years.

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Joseph Nicholas ‘48
The story of a member of the Saint Clare class of 1948, describing the incredible, generation-spanning impact a Saint Clare Catholic education had on his family for generations.

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A Santa Clara Tradition

Forming Hearts and Minds Since 1856

Building Strong Spiritual and Academic Foundations Since 1856

A Santa Clara Tradition Forming Hearts and Minds Since 1856 Building Strong Spiritual and Academic Foundations Since 1856 A Santa Clara Tradition Forming Hearts and Minds Since 1856 Building Strong Spiritual and Academic Foundations Since 1856

Transitional Kindergarten

Elementary School

Middle School

Experience the Tradition

Visit Our Campus!

Observation Days

Open House

Visit

Apply

Enroll

Join

"Our children thrived academically and socially, both at St. Clare and later, in high school and college. They were prepared."

"St. Clare provides strong academics, with a progressive approach to integrating new teaching and learning methods into the academic curriculum."

"St. Clare School is truly committed and cares about the success of their students by providing an excellent academic preparation in a Catholic environment."

"Academically, the school has strong stats, but it is also one of the most diverse schools around. There is cultural, social, economic, and even religious diversity."

"From the very beginning, we’ve always felt a great sense of belonging and community. Classes are small and the teachers and staff are able to give the necessary personal attention to each child."

"St. Clare’s Elementary partners with Santa Clara University as much as possible. From visiting the Santa Clara Mission to having sporting events at Leavey Center, they their unique location and take full advantage of it."

"St. Clare encapsulates my goals of finding a community that fosters educational growth and a supportive network of caring teachers."

Catching Up with Alum

Distinguished Alumni Award

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A Santa Clara Tradition Forming Hearts and Minds Since 1856 Building Strong Spiritual and Academic Foundations Since 1856