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San Francisco City Academy

Elementary School

230 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Private
16
Students
6.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served

About San Francisco City Academy

San Francisco City Academy is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94102. The school serves approximately 16 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,781, where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How San Francisco City Academy compares to 84 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
This School
vs
22.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
16
This School
vs
329
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
San Francisco City Academy (this school) 5.8
Tenderloin Community 4.2
Redding Elementary 3.1
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC 2.8
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary 6.5
Spring Valley Elementary 4.5
Stockton (Commodore) Children Center 5.8
Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer 5.8
Parks (Rosa) Elementary 4.6
Parker (Jean) Elementary 9.1
Muir (John) Elementary 8.3
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary 8.2
The New School of San Francisco 6.6
Marshall Elementary 2.3
Sherman Elementary 5.2
Yick Wo Elementary 7.0
Creative Arts Charter 4.7
Garfield Elementary 6.6
San Francisco Public Montessori 5.5
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy 5.8
Cobb (William L.) Elementary 8.0

Showing 20 of 84 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

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Academics5.8Average100%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 114 schools in San Francisco
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Location

230 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi
School Distance Rating
SAN FRANCISCO CITY ACADEMY San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
De Marillac Academy San Francisco 0.1 mi 5.8
Proof School San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.8
Tenderloin Community San Francisco 0.4 mi 4.2
Enlighten Academy San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Redding Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 3.1
MISSION MONTESSORI San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco 0.6 mi 2.8
ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Presidio Knolls School San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.8
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary San Francisco 0.6 mi 7.0
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Millennium School of San Francisco San Francisco 0.6 mi 5.8
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco 0.8 mi 6.5
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

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,781

Median Home Value

$996,300

Median Rent

$1,517/mo

Population

34,983

College Educated

42.2%

Homeownership

8.6%

Avg Commute

28.5 min

Poverty Rate

21.4%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Francisco City Academy

What grades does San Francisco City Academy serve?

San Francisco City Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend San Francisco City Academy?

San Francisco City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco City Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco City Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

What is San Francisco City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

San Francisco City Academy 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 San Francisco City Academy a private school?

Yes, San Francisco City Academy 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 – 5th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
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