San Jose, CA · TK–12
Last verified August 21, 2026
500 Saratoga Ave, 95129 · (408) 345-9617
Enrollment
1976
Student:teacher
10:1
Published tuition
$46,350–$66,950
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary2026-27 | Transitional Kindergarten | $46,350 | Tuition includes before- and after-school care, lunch, intercampus shuttle, yearbooks, local field trips and athletic uniforms. |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten–Grade 5 | $51,550 | Tuition includes before- and after-school care, lunch, intercampus shuttle, yearbooks, local field trips and athletic uniforms. |
| Middle school2026-27 | Grades 6–8 | $61,450 | Includes care, lunch and shuttle. Laptops and textbooks are not included. |
| High school2026-27 | Grades 9–12 | $66,950 | Includes care, lunch and shuttle. Laptops and textbooks are not included. |
Head of school
Brian Yager
Head of School
Curriculum & special classes
Harker offers a world-class education with deep academic opportunities and an incomparable array of extracurriculars, including visual arts, performing arts, and athletics. The school focuses on the whole student, providing programs of support such as advisory, wellness, and counseling.
Financial aid
Financial assistance awards are based on need, with no merit or athletic scholarships awarded. The school works with families to help make a Harker education affordable for them, and awarded $9.8 million in financial aid for 2024-25. Financial aid applications are due Jan. 5, 2027 through Clarity (2026 tax return by Feb. 16, 2027 if unavailable); awards are announced with admission decisions in mid-March.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Included in tuition
After school
Included in tuition, plus enrichment clubs (may have additional costs)
Cost
Included in tuition
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Harker reviews every application holistically, seeking to understand each applicant as a learner, a person, and a future community member. The process involves an application through Ravenna, submission of supplemental components by division, and aims to find students and families excited to partner with the school.
Apply by
January 5, 2027
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Application, parent/guardian contribution (video interview), teacher recommendations, student contributions (activities, interests, essay, interview depending on division), cognitive assessments (TK-Grade 2, optional for Grades 3-5), ISEE or SSAT scores (Grades 2-11), transcripts/report cards.
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