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Discover how Holy Week is experienced at St. Victor School in San Jose. From rice bowl almsgiving to a student-led Passion of Christ reenactment, students engage in meaningful Catholic traditions while growing in compassion, reflection, and understanding. See how a values-based private school helps children connect faith to everyday life during Holy Week.

Looking for arts and music in a Catholic school in San Jose? At St. Victor School, music in school is part of everyday learning. From music class to Charger Chorale performances at Sharks and Warriors games, students build confidence, creativity, and focus. Research shows music education supports memory, language development, and academic skills across subjects.

Wondering how to pick a private school for your child? This guide walks through what parents truly look for—academic strength, a supportive community, and shared values—and how to recognize when a school is the right fit. Learn how St. Victor School in San Jose brings these priorities to life through strong academics, whole child learning, and a welcoming, faith-based environment.

Academic excellence at St. Victor School means building strong foundations for a lifetime of learning. Through rigorous academics, whole child learning, and thoughtful instruction, students develop the skills, confidence, and curiosity needed to thrive in school and beyond.

Families searching for private schools with a focus on Gospel values in California often want more than strong academics. At St. Victor School in San Jose, Catholic education forms the whole child through faith, service, and thoughtful moral formation. From weekly Mass and service projects to middle school ethics discussions, students learn to think deeply, act with compassion, and lead with conviction.

At St. Victor School in San Jose, Black History Month is more than a celebration — it is a reflection of our Gospel values. From preschool Basquiat-inspired art to eighth grade research on Black Catholic saints, students explored legacy, faith, and leadership during a schoolwide assembly. Discover how our Catholic school forms students who honor the past and plant seeds for the future.

Searching for a private school in the Berryessa neighborhood? This Valentine’s Day, hear from families who share why they love St. Victor School — for its safety, strong academics, faith formation, and a preschool-through-8th-grade journey rooted in trust and growth.

During the Season of Joy, St. Victor School celebrates Advent through creativity, gratitude, and community. From student-decorated Christmas in the Park trees to an evening of carols, Las Posadas, and cherished traditions, students learn to share their gifts, practice kindness, and reflect on what truly matters. These moments reveal how faith, joy, and community come together to nurture children with purpose and care.

Discover how St. Victor School helps students grow with purpose through our Student Learning Expectations — becoming Children of Faith, Lifelong Learners, and Caring & Responsible Citizens. At our San Jose Catholic school, learning is hands-on, values-driven, and rooted in faith, curiosity, and compassion.

At St. Victor School in San Jose’s Berryessa neighborhood, students discover creativity and confidence through our Electives Program. From drawing and choir to makers’ space, chess, and video editing, each class helps students explore passions beyond the textbook. By balancing strong academics with joy and hands-on learning, we shape well-rounded, lifelong learners who are ready to lead with curiosity and heart.

St. St. Victor School, every child is known, supported, and loved. From Faith Families and the buddy system to daily prayer and community traditions, our students form lasting friendships rooted in faith and belonging. In this caring environment, children grow in confidence, leadership, and compassion—becoming Chargers for life.