Brightworks
Independent school · Grades K–12
San Francisco, CA
682 Schofield Rd, San Francisco, CA 94129
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In San Francisco, California, Brightworks is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 116
- Teachers
- 16 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 46 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Brightworks
What grades does Brightworks serve?
Brightworks serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Brightworks?
About 116 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Brightworks?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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