Chinese American International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Francisco, CA
3250 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 35 independent schools in San Francisco
In San Francisco, California, Chinese American International School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 431 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 431
- Teachers
- 47.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 206 girls, 225 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 179 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chinese American International School
What grades does Chinese American International School serve?
Chinese American International School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Chinese American International School?
About 431 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chinese American International School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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