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#616 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 34% of private schools
Mission Dolores Academy
Elementary School
3371 16TH ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#616 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#38 of 74
public schools
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Mission Dolores Academy
Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mission Dolores Academy
Mission Dolores Academy is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Mission Dolores Academy serves approximately 221 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mission Dolores Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Mission Dolores Academy 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 Mission Dolores Academy compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mission Dolores Academy (this school) | 6.7 |
| Everett Middle | 5.8 |
| Sanchez Elementary | 3.2 |
| McKinley Elementary | 9.1 |
| Marshall Elementary | 3.0 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy | 4.4 |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 | 6.6 |
| Alvarado Elementary | 8.3 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary | 3.4 |
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary | 6.2 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.8 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 6.5 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Mission Preparatory | 4.4 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.0 |
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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
3371 16TH ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mission Dolores Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Muir (John) Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| Everett Middle San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Sanchez Elementary San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Mission High San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Friends School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Marshall Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 3.0 |
| Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| La Scuola International School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
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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| ALL HALLOWS ACADEMY La Jolla, CA | 6.7 |
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| Cherokee Point Elementary San Diego, CA | 6.7 |
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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 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Dolores Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Dolores Academy is 18.6:1. 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 ranks #616 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mission Dolores Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Dolores Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mission Dolores Academy a private school?
Yes, Mission Dolores Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mission Dolores Academy a religious school?
Mission Dolores Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 346-9500
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