San Francisco School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Francisco, CA
300 Gaven St, San Francisco, CA 94134
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 35 independent schools in San Francisco
San Francisco School is an independent private school in San Francisco, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 236 students and around 8 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 236
- Teachers
- 28.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 114 girls, 122 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 75% 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 San Francisco School
What grades does San Francisco School serve?
San Francisco School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend San Francisco School?
About 236 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at San Francisco School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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