The Harker School, a national top college prep school, offers students in preschool-grade 12 a high-quality and well-rounded education.

The Harker School is a nonprofit K-12, coed, private school in Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and student achievements. Founded in 1893 and educating 1,975 students, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California.

Learn about The Harker School's admission process, where we invite prospective students and families to explore Harker’s innovative and challenging curriculum, robust extracurriculars and outstanding facilities.

A Harker education features inspiring and challenging academics, comprehensive extracurricular programs and electives, and leading-edge facilities and resources. At Harker’s upper school, our expert team of teachers offers students a world-class and well-rounded education.

The Harker School is a kindergarten-grade 12 private school in Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and student achievements. Founded in 1893 and educating 2,040 students, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California, located on four beautiful campuses just ...

For the convenience of our families, Harker’s admission process is completely paperless and powered by Ravenna. Here you will create your custom account with your child’s student information, education history and family information.

With a deep commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity and making the world a better place, the school and its families are partners in helping students achieve their highest potential by maintaining an inspiring, supportive and inclusive community.

Harker‘s application uses Ravenna Solutions, and through your Ravenna account, you will be able to receive notifications from Harker, register for Harker admission events, and apply and track your progress toward application completion.

Harker’s tuition includes before- and after-school care, lunch and most school expenses, such as our intercampus shuttle between our three campuses, yearbooks, local field trips, athletic uniforms, etc. Non-tuition expenses include laptops, which are required for middle and upper school students, and textbooks.

At Harker’s upper school, our comprehensive academic program prepares your teens to excel in college and as leaders in their future careers.