Very Good
#326 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 18% of private schools
Presidio Hill School
Elementary School
3839 WASHINGTON ST, San Francisco, CA 94118
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#326 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#23 of 74
public schools
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Presidio Hill School
Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Presidio Hill School
Presidio Hill School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Presidio Hill School serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Presidio Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Presidio Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Presidio Hill School 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 Presidio Hill School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Presidio Hill School (this school) | 7.3 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 8.8 |
| Tule Elk Park Children Center | 7.6 |
| Marina Middle | 8.1 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.3 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
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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.
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
3839 WASHINGTON ST, San Francisco, CA 94118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Presidio Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peabody (George) Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is New Traditions Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Presidio Hill School San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Middle San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.5 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 9.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| San Francisco University High School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| THE BAY SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| The Bay School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Nativity HS San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| BRIGHTWORKS San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Drew School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| DREW SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| San Francisco Day School San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| New Traditions Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
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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| ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stockton, CA | 7.3 |
| BRAWERMAN WEST ELEMENTARY OF WILSHIRE BLVD TEMPLE Los Angeles, CA | 7.3 |
| Breed Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.3 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette, CA | 7.3 |
| Cayucos Elementary Cayucos, CA | 7.3 |
| Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara, CA | 7.3 |
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 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presidio Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presidio Hill School is 9.4:1. 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 ranks #326 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Presidio Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Presidio Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Presidio Hill School a private school?
Yes, Presidio Hill School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Presidio Hill School a religious school?
No, Presidio Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 751-9318
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