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Beacon School

5.00 (1 review)
5670 Camden Avenue San Jose, CA 95124
Tel: (408) 265-8611

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Special Education School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeBeacon School
51
61
71
812
92
108
118
124
Ungraded6
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Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Beacon School provides a therapeutic educational setting designed to meet the needs of special education students.
  • Beacon School provides a safe supportive environment that will help each student to develop independent living skills, academic achievement consistent with his or her potential, and the opportunity to gain sufficient maturity and judgment to be successful in daily living.
  • A full curriculum is offered for students grades six through twelve and all students are required to participate in prevocational and independent living skills course.
  • Beacon also offers an extensive elective course opportunity including woodshop, art, drama, guitar and percussion lessons, and practical cooking skills.
  • Beacon School provides a therapeutic educational setting designed to meet the needs of special education students.
  • Beacon School provides a safe supportive environment that will help each student to develop independent living skills, academic achievement consistent with his or her potential, and the opportunity to gain sufficient maturity and judgment to be successful in daily living.
  • A full curriculum is offered for students grades six through twelve and all students are required to participate in prevocational and independent living skills course.
  • Beacon also offers an extensive elective course opportunity including woodshop, art, drama, guitar and percussion lessons, and practical cooking skills.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Beacon School?
The application deadline for Beacon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Beacon School located?
Beacon School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 13 other private schools located in South San Jose.

School Reviews

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