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Holy Name Elementary
Elementary School
1560 40th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
20.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
20.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Holy Name Elementary
Holy Name Elementary is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94122. The school serves approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $145,717, where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Elementary is 20.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.
As a private school, Holy Name Elementary operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Holy Name Elementary compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Holy Name Elementary (this school) | — |
| Key (Francis Scott) Elementary | 8.6 |
| Noriega Children Center | 8.0 |
| Lawton Alternative | 8.6 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle | 8.0 |
| Sunset Elementary | 8.9 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 8.5 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 5.1 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.2 |
| Ulloa Elementary | 8.4 |
| Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary | 5.9 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 8.9 |
| Presidio Middle | 6.4 |
| Argonne Elementary | 6.4 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 7.0 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.7 |
| Lakeshore Alternative Elementary | 8.5 |
| West Portal Elementary | 8.7 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 7.4 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.4 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 371 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Address
- 1560 40th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
- Phone
- (415) 731-4077
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1560 40th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Holy Name Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunset Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away). Another option is Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away). Additionally, Lawton Alternative (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away). For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,717
Median Home Value
$1,507,100
Median Rent
$2,720/mo
Population
57,369
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
42.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Holy Name Elementary has a median household income of $145,717. It is a well-educated community where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,507,100, with a median rent of $2,720/month. The local poverty rate of 8.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Holy Name Elementary
What grades does Holy Name Elementary serve?
Holy Name Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Holy Name Elementary?
Holy Name Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Elementary is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Holy Name Elementary a private school?
Yes, Holy Name Elementary 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (4,559/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (San Francisco). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 731-4077
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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