St Joseph of Cupertino School

Hands down, this school earns our highest rating! Our three boys currently attend St. Joseph of Cupertino School, and we could not have asked for a better place to send our children. We moved to the Bay Area from southern California, and toured a number of Catholic Schools in the area. The minute we stepped foot on St. Joseph of Cupertino’s campus, we knew it was «the one.» There is something so special about the school community — it’s not just a school, we’re one big family! The administration is amazing, families know each other, and teachers care so much about the students. I could not ask for a safer, more trusting, more loving place to send our boys.

We LOVE St. Joseph’s of Cupertino school! A year ago we made our way from Germany to the Bay Area with our daughter not speaking a single word of English. Thanks to the amazing staff she became fluent in English in almost no time and not just that. We have had so far an amazing year, where our daughter has been completely satisfied in her academic curiosity, has had the chance to make amazing friends in a safe, including, respectful environment. Kids at this school learn all that is needed for life! We are looking forward to the upcoming years at this school. Tour the school and talk to students and other parents. You will see the magic this school does with your own eyes.

Love, love, love this school. My son is in his last year and I am honestly going to miss being involved and him attending here. St. Joseph of Cupertino has so much to offer their students. Academics include advanced classes and small enrichment groups to ensure all children are challenged to their ability. They offer many extracurricular clubs and classes (geography, art, math, robotics, coding, origami, chess, Chinese, band etc) some at an extra cost. There is literally something for everyone. Sports are plentiful at SJC with grades 1 – 3 participating in co-​ed basketball and football. And all sports available to grades 4 – 8. Grade 8 has a 1:1 iPad program which is very helpful in preparation for High School. iPads are also used in all other grades. The community is the cherry on the top, parents are very involved and the staff and teachers really care about the students, who truly care about each other.

It is a nice school and even though it is close to busy intersections, you would never guess that from the parking lot of the fields. I only take my kid here for her softball games. I do love how the parking lot is laid out. And with easy access to enter and exit both entrances. The bathrooms are clean, they are private so they have their own church for public services, so thank goodness!

Saint Joseph School of Cupertino (not to be confused with St Joseph of Mountain View) is located next to Apple on busy De Anza blvd. There are 340 students. Tuition is $ 8k (Parish family rate is closer to $ 6k). The church is beautiful. Some of the buildings are dated, but adequate. Cupertino is ranked as one of the most educated small towns in the USA and this school serves the community well. The local public schools are also excellent, but their focus on academics can come at the cost of developing the whole child. Thankfully the school kids at St Joseph reflect the Christian values that you would expect — kind, caring, and compassionate children. The families that send their kids here are exactly the kinds of families that you would want your kid’s best friends to come from.