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Town School for Boys

Independent school · Grades K–8

San Francisco, CA

2750 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011

In San Francisco, California, Town School for Boys is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 416 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
416
Teachers
71.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 93% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    407’11–12403’13–14408’15–16408’17–18417’19–20414’21–22416’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K46
    147
    248
    348
    443
    546
    649
    745
    844

    Student body

    White50%
    Two or more races27%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Asian9%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

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

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Town School for Boys

    What grades does Town School for Boys serve?

    Town School for Boys serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Town School for Boys?

    About 416 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Town School for Boys?

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

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