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Cumberland Chinese School

School

865 JACKSON ST, San Francisco, CA 94133

Private

Enrollment

66

Student-Teacher

7.7:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#955 of 1,787

In San Francisco

#52 of 74

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Cumberland Chinese School

6.2/10

School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Stockton (commodore) Children Center

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8.8/10

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About Cumberland Chinese School

Cumberland Chinese School is a private school in San Francisco, CA. Cumberland Chinese School serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cumberland Chinese School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 66 students, Cumberland Chinese School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Cumberland Chinese School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Cumberland Chinese 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

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How Cumberland Chinese School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
21.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
66
This School
vs
455
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 97% vs 0%
Cumberland Chinese School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Cumberland Chinese School (this school) 6.2
Stockton (Commodore) Children Center
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary 8.8
Parker (Jean) Elementary 8.4
Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary 9.1
Garfield Elementary 8.2
The New School of San Francisco 6.8
Spring Valley Elementary 5.5
Yick Wo Elementary 8.9
Francisco Middle 8.3
Redding Elementary 4.7
Sherman Elementary 5.3
Galileo High 8.4
Tenderloin Community 4.0
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 7.6
San Francisco Public Montessori 8.8
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) 4.0
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) 2.9
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC 2.9
Parks (Rosa) Elementary 6.0

Showing 20 of 124 schools. View all schools in San Francisco

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 6%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Enrollment 66
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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)

Asian 97.0%
Two or More 3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

865 JACKSON ST, San Francisco, CA 94133

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cumberland Chinese School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Yick Wo Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Stockton (Commodore) Children Center San Francisco 0.0 mi
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco 0.1 mi 8.8
Sovereign Private School San Francisco 0.1 mi
Parker (Jean) Elementary San Francisco 0.2 mi 8.4
STERNE SCHOOL San Francisco 0.2 mi 7.1
Sterne School San Francisco 0.3 mi
Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires San Francisco 0.3 mi
ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco 0.3 mi 7.4
Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco 0.3 mi
Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer San Francisco 0.3 mi
STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.4 mi 7.5
Garfield Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 8.2
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco 0.4 mi 9.1
The New School of San Francisco San Francisco 0.5 mi 6.8
Enlighten Academy San Francisco 0.6 mi
Francisco Middle San Francisco 0.6 mi 8.3
Spring Valley Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.5
Yick Wo Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 8.9
Fusion Academy San Francisco San Francisco 0.6 mi
FUSION ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 0.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94133 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,025

Median Home Value

$1,519,100

Median Rent

$1,985/mo

Population

24,753

College Educated

54.9%

Homeownership

17.5%

Avg Commute

31.2 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Age

45.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cumberland Chinese School

What grades does Cumberland Chinese School serve?

Cumberland Chinese School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Cumberland Chinese School?

Cumberland Chinese School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Chinese School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland Chinese School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cumberland Chinese School rank in CA?

Cumberland Chinese School ranks #955 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Cumberland Chinese School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cumberland Chinese School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cumberland Chinese School a private school?

Yes, Cumberland Chinese School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cumberland Chinese School a religious school?

Cumberland Chinese School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
100 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
69 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
66
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County

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