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Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy

1250 South King Rd., San Jose, CA, 95122

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1503 of 7042 in California

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy

1250 South King Rd., San Jose, CA, 95122

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1503 of 7042 in California

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About Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 64% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
408
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.47%
Asian 24.02%
Hispanic 74.26%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.25%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.47%
Asian
24.02%
Hispanic
74.26%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.25%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 408
52.7%
215 Female
47.3%
193 Male

Student Population

408 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

1250 South King Rd., San Jose, CA, 95122

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Phone

(408) 251-5600

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TOP 1503 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy conducted its Semester One Awards ceremonies for all grade levels in January 2026. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, fifth-grade students were acknowledged, while sixth, seventh, and eighth graders were celebrated in ceremonies conducted in mid-January for accomplishments such as Honor Roll status, iReady progress, and adherence to the school's PRIZE values. The ceremonies officially recorded academic advancements and behavioral standards attained during the initial semester.

FAQ

Q1. What academic approach defines KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy?

Ans. KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy defines its approach around college-preparatory academics supported by structured middle school instruction.

Q2. What student resources are available at KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy?

Ans. KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy makes available learning supports such as academic guidance and intervention services alongside counseling support.

Q3. How are families kept informed by KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy?

Ans. KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy delivers announcements, reminders, and school notices to families through its communication channels.

Q4. What activities are featured by KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy, and why are they shared with families?

Ans. KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy features academic events and student programs so families can stay aware of involvement across the year.

Q5. What in-class instructional tools are used at KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy?

Ans. Instruction at KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy is supported by classroom technology and learning materials used directly during lessons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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