Schools in Santa Clara

Santa Clara is served by Santa Clara Unified School District, which enrolled approximately 14,236 K-12 students across 30 schools -- with a separately cited broader figure closer to 21,300 including preschool and adult school.

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Santa Clara Unified School District enrollment

Santa Clara Unified School District enrolled approximately 14,236 K-12 students across 30 schools per one cited figure, while a separately cited, broader figure describes the district serving more than 15,300 K-12 students plus an additional 6,000 in preschool through adult school -- both disclosed rather than reconciled.

A district distinct from Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Unified School District (K-12 public schools) is a genuinely separate institution from Santa Clara University (private higher education, founded 1851) -- families should not confuse the two.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.