Very Good
#231 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 13% of private schools
Katherine Delmar Burke School
Elementary School
7070 CALIFORNIA ST, San Francisco, CA 94121
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#231 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#18 of 74
public schools
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About Katherine Delmar Burke School
Katherine Delmar Burke School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Katherine Delmar Burke School serves approximately 402 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Katherine Delmar Burke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Katherine Delmar Burke School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Katherine Delmar Burke 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 Katherine Delmar Burke School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Katherine Delmar Burke School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.3 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| Key (Francis Scott) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Noriega Children Center | 7.9 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle | 9.0 |
| Sunset Elementary | 9.2 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
Showing 20 of 102 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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
7070 CALIFORNIA ST, San Francisco, CA 94121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Katherine Delmar Burke School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lafayette Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sutro Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Argonne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Katherine Delmar Burke School San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| Presidio Middle San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Washington (George) High San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Lafayette Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| ST JOHN OF SAN FRANCISCO ORTHODOX ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| KITTREDGE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Kittredge School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Kahlon Family Services School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| San Francisco Pacific Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO PACIFIC ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Terra San Francisco School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| My City School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOLHOUSE San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Sutro Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,353
Median Home Value
$1,634,600
Median Rent
$2,327/mo
Population
42,987
College Educated
63.9%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
43.7
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 7.5 |
| Antelope Creek Elementary Rocklin, CA | 7.5 |
| Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary Santa Maria, CA | 7.5 |
| Aspen Elementary Thousand Oaks, CA | 7.5 |
| Bella Vista Elementary Bella Vista, CA | 7.5 |
| Bixby Elementary Long Beach, CA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Katherine Delmar Burke School
What grades does Katherine Delmar Burke School serve?
Katherine Delmar Burke School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Katherine Delmar Burke School?
Katherine Delmar Burke School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Delmar Burke School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Delmar Burke School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Katherine Delmar Burke School rank in CA?
Katherine Delmar Burke School ranks #231 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Katherine Delmar Burke School's MySchoolScout rating?
Katherine Delmar Burke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Katherine Delmar Burke School a private school?
Yes, Katherine Delmar Burke School is a private all-girls 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 Katherine Delmar Burke School a religious school?
No, Katherine Delmar Burke School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 751-0177
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