Red Bridge
Independent school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade40 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. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy
Religious school · Grades K–12
The smallest classes of any private school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
37 students4 students per teacher
Fusion Academy San Francisco
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade33 students3 students per teacher
Montessori House of Children
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
The largest preschool in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade30 students4 students per teacher
Hillwood Academic Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade26 students7 students per teacher
Academy of Thought and Industry
Montessori school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade24 students5 students per teacher
Edgewood Center for Children & Families
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade22 students7 students per teacher
Arise Educational Center
Special education school · Grades 5–12
Smaller classes than 68% of special education schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade21 students7 students per teacher
Eureka Learning Center
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
B+Overall grade18 students7 students per teacher
Katherine Michiels School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade17 students3 students per teacher
Nativity HS
Independent Catholic school · Grade 9
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade15 students7 students per teacher
Kahlon Family Services School
Independent school · Grades K–4
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade10 students3 students per teacher
San Francisco Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 94% of Christian schools in California
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade10 students5 students per teacher
The Discovery Center School
Independent school · Grades 3–10
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade6 students4 students per teacher
Wen Jian Ying
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 10–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade6 students4 students per teacher
Cielito Lindo Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 99% of preschools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade2 students0 students per teacher
Dahlia School, the
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 99% of preschools in California
San Francisco, CA
A-Overall grade1 students0 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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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.