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#394 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
Hilldale School
Elementary School
79 Florence Street, Daly City, CA 94014
About Hilldale School
Hilldale School is an private elementary school in Daly City, CA 94014. The school serves approximately 148 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7/10, placing it in the 87.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $115,513, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 16 public schools in Daly City, Hilldale School rates lower overall (5.7 vs 6.3 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Hilldale School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Daly City, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hilldale School (this school) | 5.7 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | 8.0 |
| Thomas R. Pollicita Middle | 4.6 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary | 6.2 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary | 7.0 |
| George Washington Elementary | 8.1 |
| Westlake Elementary | 3.8 |
| Panorama Elementary | 9.3 |
| Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary | 7.8 |
| Daniel Webster Elementary | 4.3 |
| Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary | 6.7 |
| Fernando Rivera Intermediate | 6.0 |
| Thomas Edison Elementary | 3.5 |
| Bayshore | 6.8 |
| Junipero Serra Elementary | 6.6 |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary | 6.4 |
| Skyline Elementary | 5.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
79 Florence Street, Daly City, CA 94014
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HILLDALE SCHOOL Daly City | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Thomas R. Pollicita Middle Daly City | 0.5 mi | 4.6 |
| OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Daly City | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Thornton High Daly City | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Jefferson High Daly City | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary Daly City | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Daly City | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL Colma | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| George Washington Elementary Daly City | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Islamic School San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Sheridan Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Longfellow Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Garden Village Elementary Colma | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| HOPE LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL Daly City | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| ST THOMAS MORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Panorama Elementary Daly City | 1.3 mi | 9.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94014 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$115,513
Median Home Value
$979,500
Median Rent
$2,089/mo
Population
46,269
College Educated
33.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
30.4 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
42.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| An-Nur Learning Academy La Mesa, CA | 5.7 |
| CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ventura, CA | 5.7 |
| Cantua Elementary San Joaquin, CA | 5.7 |
| Gorman Elementary Gorman, CA | 5.7 |
| Gratton Charter Denair, CA | 5.7 |
| HILLDALE SCHOOL Daly City, CA | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hilldale School
What grades does Hilldale School serve?
Hilldale School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hilldale School?
Hilldale School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilldale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilldale School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hilldale School rank in CA?
Hilldale School is ranked #394 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Hilldale School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilldale School has a composite rating of 5.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Hilldale School a private school?
Yes, Hilldale School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 756-4737
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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