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Cathedral School for Boys

Episcopal school · Grades K–8

San Francisco, CA

1275 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 88% of Christian schools in California

In San Francisco, California, Cathedral School for Boys is an Episcopal private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 256 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Christian elementary schools in California. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
256
Teachers
41 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of Christian elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 81% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    267’11–12274’13–14261’15–16265’17–18256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    121
    224
    326
    425
    529
    633
    737
    838

    Student body

    White45%
    Two or more races29%
    Asian18%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    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?
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    Questions about Cathedral School for Boys

    What grades does Cathedral School for Boys serve?

    Cathedral School for Boys serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Cathedral School for Boys?

    About 256 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cathedral School for Boys?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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