Chinese American Intl Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
One of 35 independent schools in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade122 students9 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
Brightworks
Independent school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 262% since 2013–14
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade116 students7 students per teacher
Brightworks
Independent school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade116 students7 students per teacher
San Francisco Schoolhouse
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
BOverall grade115 students8 students per teacher
Stratford School San Francisco
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade115 students8 students per teacher
Proof School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade113 students6 students per teacher
St. James Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade111 students16 students per teacher
San Francisco Schoolhouse
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 83% since 2019–20
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade110 students7 students per teacher
De Marillac Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade106 students10 students per teacher
Golden Bridges School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade105 students4 students per teacher
Millennium School of San Francisco
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Growing: enrollment up 108% since 2017–18
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade104 students8 students per teacher
KZV Armenian School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade98 students8 students per teacher
San Francisco City Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade86 students5 students per teacher
Mission Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest Montessori school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade76 students13 students per teacher
Rise University Preparatory
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2019–20
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade72 students8 students per teacher
San Francisco Islamic School
Islamic school · Grades K–8
One of 4 private schools in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade72 students10 students per teacher
St. Brigid School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
Stratford School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade69 students6 students per teacher
Donum Dei Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in California
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade66 students8 students per teacher
Kittredge School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade60 students5 students per teacher
Bais Menachem Yeshiva Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 94% of Jewish day schools in California
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade57 students4 students per teacher
San Francisco Pacific Academy
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade56 students5 students per teacher
San Francisco High School of the Arts
Independent school · Grades 5–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade48 students3 students per teacher
Casa Dei Bambini School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade40 students10 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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