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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

Private
139
Students
11.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 37%
in CA

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

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How Mission Dolores Academy compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
This School
vs
21.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
139
This School
vs
363
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

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

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

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 139
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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
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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details