School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,050
Tuition Notes
Assessment Interview Fee: $100.00
Registration Fee: $600.00
Tuition (New Student): $13,900.00
Admissions Director
Bill Ries, Principal
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School ScienceComputer Science
Girl ScoutsHigh School Prep
ScrapbookingSuccess Chess School
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
After School DanceChoir
Music Enrichment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
One-on-One BasketballSoccer Shots
Tae Kwon Do
School Notes
- Life is a joy.
- And at Carden Academy, we believe that learning should be a joy as well.
- By combining a thoughtful, contemporary approach to student learning with traditional values of education we help nurture confident, accomplished children who are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities of life.
- Carden Academy of Almaden is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent private elementary and middle school.
- Our spacious and newly remodeled campus is near Meridian Ave and Highway 85 in San Jose.
- Carden Academy is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent private elementary and middle school. The curriculum emphasizes the interrelationship of the subjects presented. Carden is concerned with development of the whole child. It has a well-rounded program that includes language arts, literature, mathematics, geography, history, science, physical education, French, Mandarin, music, art, and drama. A variety of after school enrichment is also available to every student.Here, you`ll find our students are fully engaged. Each and every one of ourteachers and staff take the time to get to know the students and place anemphasis on individualized attention and small group learning. Ouracademics are challenging, and our curriculum is well rounded. The resultis an education where students are ready for high school, and beyond.Visit our website or, better yet, schedule a visit today. And see whyCarden Academy is a place where children become confident andaccomplished.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Carden Academy Of Almaden cost?
Carden Academy Of Almaden's tuition is approximately $22,050 for private students.
What sports does Carden Academy Of Almaden offer?
Carden Academy Of Almaden offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Carden Academy Of Almaden?
The application deadline for Carden Academy Of Almaden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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