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#595 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 33% of private schools
La Scuola International School
Elementary School
3250 18TH ST, San Francisco, CA 94110
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#595 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#37 of 74
public schools
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La Scuola International School
Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About La Scuola International School
La Scuola International School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. La Scuola International School serves approximately 194 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. La Scuola International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 194 students, La Scuola International 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 3.8:1 students to teachers, La Scuola International School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
La Scuola International 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 La Scuola International School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| La Scuola International School (this school) | 6.8 |
| Marshall Elementary | 3.0 |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary | 6.2 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary | 3.4 |
| Mission Preparatory | 4.4 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 | 6.6 |
| Everett Middle | 5.8 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy | 4.4 |
| Sanchez Elementary | 3.2 |
| S.F. International High | 5.4 |
| S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) | 6.5 |
| Bryant Elementary | 4.3 |
| Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary | 6.3 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
| Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | 2.9 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| King (Thomas Starr) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Webster (Daniel) Elementary | 8.8 |
| McKinley Elementary | 9.1 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.8 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
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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.
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.
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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
3250 18TH ST, San Francisco, CA 94110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering La Scuola International School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SYNERGY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| O'Connell (John) High San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Marshall Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 3.0 |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Eclipse Academy San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| San Francisco Friends School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Mission Preparatory San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Mission High San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| Presidio Knolls School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Synergy School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| SYNERGY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,403
Median Home Value
$1,500,200
Median Rent
$2,404/mo
Population
66,687
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
39.4
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| Antelope Elementary Coleville, CA | 6.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about La Scuola International School
What grades does La Scuola International School serve?
La Scuola International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend La Scuola International School?
La Scuola International School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Scuola International School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Scuola International School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does La Scuola International School rank in CA?
La Scuola International School ranks #595 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is La Scuola International School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Scuola International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is La Scuola International School a private school?
Yes, La Scuola International School is a private coeducational 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 La Scuola International School a religious school?
No, La Scuola International 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
- 194
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 551-0000
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