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#1179 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 37% of private schools
Mission Dolores Academy
Elementary School
3371 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
About Mission Dolores Academy
Mission Dolores Academy is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94114. The school serves approximately 139 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 62.9th 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 $196,528, where 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mission Dolores Academy compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mission Dolores Academy (this school) | 5.8 |
| Everett Middle | 3.4 |
| Sanchez Elementary | 6.1 |
| McKinley Elementary | 6.8 |
| Marshall Elementary | 2.3 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy | 3.6 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 | 4.7 |
| Alvarado Elementary | 5.9 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 6.7 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary | 3.3 |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary | 4.3 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.9 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 5.2 |
| Gateway Middle | 5.3 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 4.7 |
| Mission Preparatory | 4.5 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.3 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.2 |
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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.
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Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
3371 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Everett Middle San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Sanchez Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Mission High San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 3.9 |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Friends School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Marshall Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$196,528
Median Home Value
$1,771,700
Median Rent
$2,898/mo
Population
33,627
College Educated
79.2%
Homeownership
44.5%
Avg Commute
33.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
41.5
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| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco, CA | 5.8 |
| AL-HUDA ISLAMIC SCHOOL Hawthorne, CA | 5.8 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco, CA | 5.8 |
| BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Menlo Park, CA | 5.8 |
| Benjamin Foxen Elementary Santa Maria, CA | 5.8 |
| Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus San Francisco, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mission Dolores Academy
What grades does Mission Dolores Academy serve?
Mission Dolores Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mission Dolores Academy?
Mission Dolores Academy has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Dolores Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Dolores Academy is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mission Dolores Academy rank in CA?
Mission Dolores Academy is ranked #1179 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Mission Dolores Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Dolores Academy has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Mission Dolores Academy a private school?
Yes, Mission Dolores Academy 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 346-9500
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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