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#1268 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Children's Day School
Elementary School
333 DOLORES ST, San Francisco, CA 94110
Enrollment
471
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
471
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,268 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#62 of 74
public schools
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Children's Day School
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About Children's Day School
Children's Day School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Children's Day School serves approximately 471 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Children's Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Children's Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Children's Day School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Children's Day School (this school) | 5.7 |
| Everett Middle | 5.8 |
| Sanchez Elementary | 3.2 |
| Marshall Elementary | 3.0 |
| McKinley Elementary | 9.1 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy | 4.4 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 | 6.6 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary | 3.4 |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary | 6.2 |
| Alvarado Elementary | 8.3 |
| Mission Preparatory | 4.4 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.8 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 6.5 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.0 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 6.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
333 DOLORES ST, San Francisco, CA 94110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Children's Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Muir (John) Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Mission High San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Everett Middle San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Friends School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Sanchez Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Marshall Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| O'Connell (John) High San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,403
Median Home Value
$1,500,200
Median Rent
$2,404/mo
Population
66,687
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
39.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALISO VIEJO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Aliso Viejo, CA | 5.7 |
| Alta Loma Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.7 |
| Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, CA | 5.7 |
| Ayer Elementary Fresno, CA | 5.7 |
| Bell Avenue Elementary Sacramento, CA | 5.7 |
| Ben Painter Elementary San Jose, CA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Children's Day School
What grades does Children's Day School serve?
Children's Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Children's Day School?
Children's Day School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Day School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Children's Day School rank in CA?
Children's Day School ranks #1,268 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Children's Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Children's Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Children's Day School a private school?
Yes, Children's Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Children's Day School a religious school?
No, Children's Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 150 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 861-5432
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