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Presidio Hill School
Elementary School
3839 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
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
BetaHow Presidio Hill School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
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 |
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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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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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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.
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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
- Phone
- (415) 751-9318
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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