Cathedral School for Boys
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall gradeAll boys256 students6 students per teacher
Private schools in San Francisco, CA
89 private schools in San Francisco, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 26Christian schools 11Jewish day schools 3Montessori schools 6Independent schools 33High schools 21Preschools 4Special education schools 3
St. Anne Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade241 students17 students per teacher
St. Stephen School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade240 students19 students per teacher
San Francisco School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 35 independent schools in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade236 students8 students per teacher
La Scuola International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2019–20
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
La Scuola International School-Mission Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade233 students8 students per teacher
St. Finn Barr Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 26 Catholic schools in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade224 students19 students per teacher
Our Lady of the Visitacion School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade216 students20 students per teacher
Presidio Hill School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade210 students7 students per teacher
St. Philip School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade207 students19 students per teacher
St. Vincent De Paul School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade202 students17 students per teacher
Synergy School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade189 students9 students per teacher
Cornerstone Academy-Cambridge Campus
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 4–8
One of 11 Christian schools in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
B-Overall grade184 students17 students per teacher
Sterne School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade181 students7 students per teacher
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade179 students5 students per teacher
St. Peter's School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
BOverall grade178 students17 students per teacher
Mission Dolores Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade173 students11 students per teacher
Sts. Peter & Paul School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade168 students13 students per teacher
St. Pauls
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade165 students14 students per teacher
St. Anthony - Immaculate Conception School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
BOverall grade164 students18 students per teacher
School of the Epiphany
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade158 students20 students per teacher
St. John the Evangelist School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade152 students12 students per teacher
Zion Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade152 students12 students per teacher
Adda Clevenger School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade143 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in San Francisco, CA
How many private schools are in San Francisco, CA?
89 private schools in San Francisco, CA, with about 18,777 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in San Francisco, CA?
The most common are independent schools (33), Catholic schools (26), Christian schools (11), Montessori schools (6).
Are there private high schools in San Francisco, CA?
Yes: 21 private schools in San Francisco, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in San Francisco, CA offer pre-K?
22 private schools in San Francisco, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in San Francisco, CA have?
The average school has 10.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in San Francisco, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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