Hillwood Academic Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
San Francisco, CA
2521 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
Hillwood Academic Day School is an independent private school in San Francisco, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 26 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools in California. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 26
- Teachers
- 3.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% 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 2011–12.
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 Hillwood Academic Day School
What grades does Hillwood Academic Day School serve?
Hillwood Academic Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Hillwood Academic Day School?
About 26 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hillwood Academic Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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