Hilldale School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Daly City, CA
79 Florence St, Daly City, CA 94014
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2017–18
In Daly City, California, Hilldale School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 162 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 26% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 195 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 162
- Teachers
- 25.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 195 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Independent Private Schools Association
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 Hilldale School
What grades does Hilldale School serve?
Hilldale School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Hilldale School?
About 162 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hilldale School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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