Overview

Our mission is to offer a college-preparatory education of the highest quality with a solid traditional academic curriculum. We foster a community based upon mutual respect where students can develop their academic, artistic, and leadership abilities. We create a safe environment of tolerance and respect for the individual, nurtured in a context of cultural and economic diversity. GBK offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and we have established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our students perform well on standardized tests, but our primary goals are to develop critical thinking and to nurture creativity and intellectual curiosity. We strive to create a warm and friendly educational environment, where students gain confidence and see learning as a pleasurable lifelong journey.
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Official information of Kirby School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
B+ Matriculation
B+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
C Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $50,740
# of Students: 171
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 6%
AP Courses: 7
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 59%
SAT: 1402/1600
#237

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#13 Brown University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Reed College 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#84 Bennington College 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#111 Goucher College 1
#120 Hampshire College 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 SUNY College at Purchase 1
#137 Seattle University 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Oregon State University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of the Pacific 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
LAC #33 Scripps College 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
#250 Regis University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Cabrillo College 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Emerson College 1
long island university-liu post 1
Menlo College 1
Mills College 1
Oberlin College 1
parsons school of design 1
Pratt Institute 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
San Jose State University 1
Santa Barbara City College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of Visual Arts 1
Southern Oregon University 1
St. Andrews University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of London Royal Veterinary College 1
University of Portland 1
University of Redlands 1
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AP Courses

(Total 7)
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
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Sports

(Total 8)
Basketball
Cross Country
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 11)
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music Theory
Orchestra
String
Photography
Portfolio
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music Theory
Orchestra
String
Photography
Portfolio
2D Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 24)
Arcade and Table Games
Cheer Club
Cooking Club
D&D Club
Garden Club
Media Production Club
Sports Talk Club
3D Printing Club
Accelerated Math Circle (HS)
The Acorn: Kirby’s Nonfiction Journal
Arcade and Table Games
Cheer Club
Cooking Club
D&D Club
Garden Club
Media Production Club
Sports Talk Club
3D Printing Club
Accelerated Math Circle (HS)
The Acorn: Kirby’s Nonfiction Journal
Chess Club
Black Student Union
The Blank Slate
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Strategy/Board/Card Games Club
Yearbook Club
Community Involvement Club
Entrepreneurship Club
Environmental Activism Club
Ethics Bowl
Improv and Drama Club
Interrobang
the Literary Magazine
JSA (Junior State of America)
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1994
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/03
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 9)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Kirby School

01.
Tell me a bit about Kirby School.
Kirby School is Co-ed private day school located in San Jose, California, US. It was founded 1994, and currently has about 171 students, 6.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://kirby.org/.
02.
Does Kirby School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kirby School is offering 7 AP courses.

Kirby School also have 59% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Kirby School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University and Brown University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Kirby School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kirby School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Kirby School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kirby School in 2024 is $50,740, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@kirby.org .
06.
Where is Kirby School located?
Kirby School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 25 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Kirby School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kirby School is among the most popular schools, within top 436 for all US schools.

Also Kirby School has been favorited by 24 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Kirby School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kirby School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kirby School’s official site: https://kirby.org/ or call them at 831-423-0658.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kirby School?
Yes, here are few: MCP Middle & High School, Santa Cruz Waldorf School and The Bay School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Kirby School?
The overall rating for Kirby School is B.

The section ratings of Kirby School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews
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