Very Good

#230 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 13% of private schools

San Francisco Christian School

School

25 WHITTIER ST, San Francisco, CA 94112

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

258

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

258

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#230 of 1,787

In San Francisco

#17 of 74

public schools

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About San Francisco Christian School

San Francisco Christian School is a private school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Christian School serves approximately 258 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.2 pts above CA schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

San Francisco Christian 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.

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How San Francisco Christian School compares to 124 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

This School

21.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

258

This School

455

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 38.8% vs 0%

Asian 15.5% vs 0%

White 11.6% vs 0%

Black 5.8% vs 0%

San Francisco Christian School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
San Francisco Christian School (this school)	—	258	11.5:1	7.5
Longfellow Elementary	0.0 mi	454	21.6:1	3.8
Sheridan Elementary	0.7 mi	190	23.8:1	3.9
Guadalupe Elementary	0.7 mi	279	31:1	3.0
City Arts & Leadership Academy	0.8 mi	407	25.4:1	6.3
Balboa High	0.8 mi	1,251	21.2:1	8.2
Denman (James) Middle	0.8 mi	790	20.3:1	6.6
Ortega (Jose) Elementary	1.1 mi	374	24.9:1	9.1
Cleveland Elementary	1.3 mi	306	18:1	4.9
McLaren (John) Children Centers	1.4 mi	28	—:1	—
San Francisco Community Alternative	1.4 mi	274	21.1:1	6.8
Jordan (June) School for Equity	1.4 mi	206	9.8:1	6.5
Sunnyside Elementary	1.4 mi	350	23.3:1	8.8
Monroe Elementary	1.4 mi	522	26.1:1	6.8
Aptos Middle	1.7 mi	857	22:1	8.7
Glen Park Elementary	1.7 mi	321	18.9:1	7.6
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary	1.9 mi	381	25.4:1	8.7
Visitacion Valley Middle	2.0 mi	311	14.1:1	6.0
Miraloma Elementary	2.0 mi	350	21.9:1	8.7
Hillcrest Elementary	2.0 mi	328	25.2:1	4.8
Visitacion Valley Elementary	2.1 mi	263	21.9:1	6.2

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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

Preliminary

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

B 6.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,246

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 75%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 258

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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)

Hispanic 38.8%

Two or More 20.5%

Asian 15.5%

White 11.6%

Black 5.8%

Native American 3.9%

Pacific Islander 3.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

25 WHITTIER ST, San Francisco, CA 94112

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering San Francisco Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Panorama Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Balboa High (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, John F. Kennedy Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Daly City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Longfellow Elementary San Francisco	0.0 mi	454	3.8
George Washington Elementary Daly City	0.2 mi	192	7.2
SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco	0.3 mi	5	—
San Francisco Islamic School San Francisco	0.4 mi	80	—
Panorama Elementary Daly City	0.6 mi	128	8.9
City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco	0.8 mi	407	6.3
SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco	0.8 mi	10	—
Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco	0.8 mi	559	—
San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco	0.9 mi	7	—
Denman (James) Middle San Francisco	0.8 mi	790	6.6
Sheridan Elementary San Francisco	0.7 mi	190	3.9
Balboa High San Francisco	0.8 mi	1,251	8.2
Guadalupe Elementary San Francisco	0.7 mi	279	3.0
OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Daly City	0.8 mi	152	7.2
SCHOOL OF THE EPIPHANY San Francisco	0.8 mi	185	6.3
HILLDALE SCHOOL Daly City	1.0 mi	166	7.7
John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City	1.1 mi	312	7.8
Hilldale School Daly City	1.0 mi	148	—
WEN JIAN YING San Francisco	1.2 mi	7	—
Wen Jian Ying San Francisco	1.3 mi	6	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$130,906

Median Home Value

$1,159,600

Median Rent

$2,326/mo

Population

80,133

College Educated

36.1%

Homeownership

67.4%

Avg Commute

31.7 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

41.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills, CA	191	7.5
Laurel Tree Charter Arcata, CA	173	7.5
Washington High Colton, CA	174	7.5
West Park Charter Academy Fresno, CA	172	7.5
Century Academy Thousand Oaks, CA	230	7.4
Chawanakee Academy Charter O'Neals, CA	173	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Francisco Christian School

What grades does San Francisco Christian School serve?

San Francisco Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend San Francisco Christian School?

San Francisco Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Christian School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Francisco Christian School rank in CA?

San Francisco Christian School ranks #230 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is San Francisco Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Francisco Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is San Francisco Christian School a private school?

Yes, San Francisco Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is San Francisco Christian School a religious school?

San Francisco Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 69 Good Transit
Bike Score: 43 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 258
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 23
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Francisco County
Phone: (415) 586-1117

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