The Discovery Center School
Independent school · Grades 3–10
San Francisco, CA
1442 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011
In San Francisco, California, The Discovery Center School is an independent private school for students from 3rd grade through 10th grade. About 6 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–10
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent 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 The Discovery Center School
What grades does The Discovery Center School serve?
The Discovery Center School serves grades 3–10.
How many students attend The Discovery Center School?
About 6 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Discovery Center School?
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