Francis W Parker School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
San Diego, CA
4201 Randolph St, San Diego, CA 92103
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in San Diego
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Francis W Parker School is an independent private school in San Diego, California, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,280 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 186 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,280
- Teachers
- 115.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 590 girls, 690 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Francis W Parker School
What grades does Francis W Parker School serve?
Francis W Parker School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Francis W Parker School?
About 1,280 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Francis W Parker School?
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