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The Harker School is a private school in Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers, and student achievements. Founded in 1893 and educating 2,000 students, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California, serving families of preschool, elementary, middle, and high school-aged children on its four San Jose campuses. The Harker School is one of the nation's top schools for high-quality, well-rounded education to preschool students through grade 12. Harker students receive a well-rounded education grounded in academics, enriching extracurricular activities and clubs, team-building athletics, and an unwavering emphasis on character development that attracts college acceptances from top universities across the country. And most importantly, students develop a lifelong passion for learning. Why families choose Harker: Leading academics: We offer an excellent academic program characterized by an innovative, challenging curriculum. Robust programs and extracurricular activities: Our global learning opportunities, competitive sports teams, and rich, varied student clubs inspire our students to reach their full potential. Experienced teachers: Our teaching team is the cornerstone of a Harker education. With a passion for their craft, their goal is your child's success. Outstanding facilities: Our students enjoy fully equipped facilities with leading-edge technology to support dynamic, experiential learning inside the classroom and outdoors. At Harker, we celebrate our long-standing history and tradition of developing lifelong learners, well-rounded global citizens, and kind, respectful individuals. With a deep commitment to academic excellence and civic responsibility, we are honored to guide our talented students' young minds. Beyond our students, we are committed to developing strong relationships with students' families, supporting our teachers' professional development, and creating an inspiring learning environment. We tailor our students' academic placement so they enjoy an education that meets their individual needs. Beyond academics, we offer wide-ranging electives, programs, and extracurricular activities. With this complete experience, students can explore their interests and pursue their passions. Our motivated students, dynamic teachers, supportive staff, engaging academics, and outstanding facilities come together to create one of our greatest joys – a learning environment that inspires inquiry, collaboration, and fun. Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens. We believe the most valuable education we can provide brings out the best in our students' academic, extracurricular, and personal domains. We have been committed to that mission since our school's founding in 1893. We are looking forward to celebrating our 125th anniversary in the 2018-19 school year. Our outstanding faculty, comprehensive programs, deep academic offerings, and dynamic community inspire students to explore, try new things, and discover their unique talents and passions. And our students then share these talents and passions to make the world a better place in ways that inspire us every day. Middle School Address: 3800 Blackford Ave Postal code: 95117 Phone: +1 408 2482510 Lower School Address: 4300 Bucknall Rd Postal code: 95130 Phone: +1 408 8714600 Preschool Address: 4525 Union Ave Postal code: 95124 Phone: +1 408 5535700 View full school