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Choosing Stratford School San Jose Almaden

We know that parents have many choices for their child’s education. So, why do families choose Stratford School and stay with us until their child graduates? It’s because so many wonderful things happen at our private preschool and elementary school. Let us tell you more!

Spacious Campus

Our beautiful and spacious campus provides an inviting environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Our large open field encourages outdoor exploration and physical activity. Our three separate playgrounds offer safe, age-appropriate play areas that nurture social skills and confidence. Inside, our dedicated elementary common area and library offer students a vibrant space to read, collaborate, and discover new ideas, supporting a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.


Small School Community

Our school is small, which helps us stay close and connected. We work hard to make sure every child feels welcome, safe, and important. Teachers get to know their students well and also build strong relationships with families. This helps students feel like they truly belong. Because we are a close community, we can support each child’s learning and celebrate what makes them special. Everyone grows and learns together in a place where they feel cared for.


Experienced Leadership, Strong Foundations

Our leadership team brings more than two decades of experience at Stratford. They have a deep understanding about how children learn and truly care about helping students do their best. Many of them started as teachers, and they are also parents. This helps them understand what both students and families need. Our leaders guide teachers and help shape the school’s goals. They also mentor teachers to further enhance the learning of our teachers and our students. Some of our first teachers came from other Stratford schools, bringing their skills and passion to help our school grow.


Continuity from Early Learning through Elementary

Our campus offers a seamless educational journey for young families. We offer a nurturing environment for students from aged 2 years through Grade 5. This continuity allows children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a familiar setting surrounded by supportive teachers and peers. We also offer Mandarin Bilingual classes starting in Preschool. Learning Mandarin early helps students prepare for language learning in elementary school. Students in our traditional preschool have Spanish specialty language class several times a week. When children get to elementary school, they have the option to continue a specialty language in either Mandarin or Spanish.