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San Francisco City Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

San Francisco, CA

230 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 95% of Christian schools in California
  • Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011

In San Francisco, California, San Francisco City Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 86 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Christian elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
86
Teachers
17.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of Christian elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    69’11–12110’13–14118’15–1699’17–1898’19–20104’21–2286’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K10
    TK3
    19
    210
    38
    410
    56
    68
    712
    810

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino58%
    Black35%
    Asian5%
    White1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Independent Private Schools Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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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 San Francisco City Academy

    What grades does San Francisco City Academy serve?

    San Francisco City Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend San Francisco City Academy?

    About 86 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at San Francisco City Academy?

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

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