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#1746 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Cornerstone Academy
Elementary School · San Francisco, CA
A private elementary school in San Francisco, CA serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
801 SILVER AVE, San Francisco, CA 94134
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cornerstone Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,566
Median home value
$1,064,100
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Academy-silver CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.0 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Golden Bridges SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–7 | 0.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Alta Vista SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cornerstone Academy is listed in San Francisco, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,746 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Academy
What grades does Cornerstone Academy serve?
Cornerstone Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cornerstone Academy rank in CA?
Cornerstone Academy ranks #1,746 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Cornerstone Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cornerstone Academy a private school?
Yes, Cornerstone Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cornerstone Academy a religious school?
Cornerstone Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 202
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 587-7256
- Area population (ZIP 94134)
- 40,142
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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