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#35 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 1% of private schools

Presidio Knolls School

Elementary School

250 10th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Private
270
Students
3.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 1%
in CA

About Presidio Knolls School

Presidio Knolls School is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94103. The school serves approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 98.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $122,339, where 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.2:1
This School
vs
21.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
270
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 Knolls School (this school) 5.8
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC 2.8
Marshall Elementary 2.3
Tenderloin Community 4.2
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 7.0
Muir (John) Elementary 8.3
S.F. International High 6.4
Everett Middle 3.4
Parks (Rosa) Elementary 4.6
Redding Elementary 3.1
Sanchez Elementary 6.1
Moscone (George R.) Elementary 4.3
Gateway Middle 5.3
Creative Arts Charter 4.7
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary 3.3
Mission Preparatory 4.5
McKinley Elementary 6.8
Webster (Daniel) Elementary 7.6
Spring Valley Elementary 4.5
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 4.7
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary 6.5

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+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.2:1
🕐 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 270
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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

250 10th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
MISSION MONTESSORI San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco 0.4 mi 2.8
De Marillac Academy San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Marshall Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 2.3
Proof School San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
San Francisco City Academy San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO CITY ACADEMY San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
Tenderloin Community San Francisco 0.7 mi 4.2
San Francisco Friends School San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary San Francisco 0.7 mi 7.0
La Scuola International School San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) San Francisco 0.7 mi 4.4
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) San Francisco 0.7 mi 4.6
Millennium School of San Francisco San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
O'Connell (John) High San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,339

Median Home Value

$1,057,600

Median Rent

$2,146/mo

Population

33,524

College Educated

55.9%

Homeownership

19.2%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

19%

Median Age

36.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Presidio Knolls School

What grades does Presidio Knolls School serve?

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

How many students attend Presidio Knolls School?

Presidio Knolls School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Presidio Knolls School is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Presidio Knolls School rank in CA?

Presidio Knolls School is ranked #35 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Presidio Knolls School's MySchoolScout rating?

Presidio Knolls 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 Knolls School a private school?

Yes, Presidio Knolls 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
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
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