
Admissions

Discover All You're Capable Of
Where every girl is known, valued, and empowered.

At Presentation, four years can open up more possibilities than a student ever imagined. As San Jose’s preeminent, inclusive Catholic college preparatory school for young women, Pres gives students the opportunities, support and confidence to discover what they’re capable of—and become more fully who they are.
In a community where students are known and encouraged, they explore what excites them, take on new challenges and discover strengths they may not have known they had. From academics and STEM to the arts, athletics, leadership, faith and service, students have countless ways to find their place and pursue what matters to them.
Rooted in faith, justice, compassion and love, Pres prepares young women not only for college, but for lives of purpose. They leave ready to think confidently, act compassionately and make a meaningful difference in the world.
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It All Starts With a Visit
At Presentation, I’ve found a sense of belonging I had never experienced before. The all-girls environment has been a key part of that community—without the pressure of trying to impress anyone, we feel free to be ourselves and try new things. Izzy G.
Class of '26
Top 5 Reasons Families Choose Pres
Discover what makes Pres the right fit for your family.
1. Where You're Known
With an average class size of 20, students don’t get lost in the crowd. At Pres, teachers know who they are, what they’re good at and where they can grow. Our intentionally small community creates meaningful relationships, individualized support and the confidence to try something new.




2. More Than Prepared
With 37 AP and Honors courses and an 89% AP pass rate, Pres gives students the opportunity to stretch themselves, explore their strengths and discover just how much they can achieve. Supported by teachers who know and believe in them, students build the knowledge, confidence and skills to take on what’s next—in college and beyond.
3. Find Your People
With more than 40 clubs and affinity groups, there are countless ways to get involved, try something new and find your place at Pres. From spirit days and school traditions to clubs, service and leadership, students build friendships, explore what excites them and become part of a community where they can truly be themselves.




4. Discover Your New Passion
At Pres, some of the most important discoveries happen beyond the classroom. Whether performing on stage, building a robot, competing on a team, leading her peers or serving through Campus Ministry, every student has opportunities to try something new, pursue what excites her and discover strengths she may not have known she had.
5. Built for Girls
At Pres, girls take center stage. They lead the teams, run the clubs, build the robots, take the mic and speak up in the classroom. In an environment designed for them, students are encouraged to take risks, explore new possibilities and discover just how capable they are. They leave Pres with the confidence to take their seat at any table—and the courage to use their voice when they get there.


Meet the Admissions Team
Heidi Contreras
Spanish Outreach and Family Support Liaison, Spanish Teacher
School:
(408) 264-1664 ext. 2930
Ericka Najar
Admissions & Advancement Operations Coordinator










