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Presidio Hill School

Independent school · Grades K–8

San Francisco, CA

3839 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in California
  • Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011

In San Francisco, California, Presidio Hill School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 210 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
210
Teachers
32.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 111 girls, 99 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 71% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    181’11–12203’13–14210’15–16220’17–18223’19–20217’21–22210’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K16
    TK14
    121
    222
    317
    412
    521
    629
    726
    832

    Student body

    White49%
    Two or more races23%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Presidio Hill School

    What grades does Presidio Hill School serve?

    Presidio Hill School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Presidio Hill School?

    About 210 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Presidio Hill School?

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

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