A Santa Clara Tradition Since 1856
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“We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become.”

- Saint Clare of Assisi

VISIT AN OBSERVATION DAY!

Thursday, November 19th

Friday, November 20th

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Observation Days are your chance to see our students in class, at recess, or in Mass, providing valuable insight into the average day of a Saint Clare student across all grade levels. Register today!

REGISTER

  • 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

Visit

Schedule a campus tour 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 have a 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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Keep Up With Saint Clare!
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We're so grateful to have partnered with Santa Clara University and Saint Francis High School for our 2026 STEM Day! The event was a wonderful opportunity for older students to lead, and for our 3rd through 5th graders to learn. Each activity use
Another year, another float in the parade! Our school was grateful to once again participate in Santa Clara's Parade of Champions. Per this year's "America 250" theme, our amazing parent volunteers designed and built a float to properly
Last week’s Multicultural Dinner was bigger and better than ever! Families served delicious food representing over 20 different countries, and several students participated in incredible cultural performances. Thank you to all the Saint Cla