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#171 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 5% of private schools

Presidio Hill School

Elementary School

3839 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

Private
205
Students
6.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 5%
in CA

About Presidio Hill School

Presidio Hill School is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94118. The school serves approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 94.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.1/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $159,550, where 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Presidio Hill School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
This School
vs
21.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
205
This School
vs
363
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Presidio Hill School (this school) 5.8
Roosevelt Middle 7.1
Peabody (George) Elementary 6.5
Cobb (William L.) Elementary 8.0
Sutro Elementary 8.3
McCoppin (Frank) Elementary 5.7
New Traditions Elementary 7.1
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy 5.8
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 7.9
Creative Arts Charter 4.7
Gateway Middle 5.3
San Francisco Public Montessori 5.5
Tule Elk Park Children Center 5.8
Marina Middle 5.5
Argonne Elementary 6.0
Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila 6.7
Parks (Rosa) Elementary 4.6
Alamo Elementary 7.4
Sherman Elementary 5.2
Grattan Elementary 8.3
Muir (John) Elementary 8.3

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

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)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.8:1
🕐 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 205
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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

3839 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
PRESIDIO HILL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
Roosevelt Middle San Francisco 0.5 mi 7.1
Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 6.5
SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
San Francisco University High School San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
THE BAY SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
The Bay School of San Francisco San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco 0.8 mi 4.5
SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
Nativity HS San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
BRIGHTWORKS San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
Drew School San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
DREW SCHOOL San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
San Francisco Day School San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.7
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
New Traditions Elementary San Francisco 1.1 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$159,550

Median Home Value

$1,817,200

Median Rent

$2,695/mo

Population

39,275

College Educated

72.2%

Homeownership

36.3%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Median Age

39.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Presidio Hill School

What grades does Presidio Hill School serve?

Presidio Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Presidio Hill School?

Presidio Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Presidio Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Presidio Hill School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Presidio Hill School rank in CA?

Presidio Hill School is ranked #171 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Presidio Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Presidio Hill School 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 Presidio Hill School a private school?

Yes, Presidio Hill School 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
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
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