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#1140 of 1,787 private schools in CA
San Francisco City Academy
Elementary School
230 JONES ST, San Francisco, CA 94102
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,140 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#58 of 74
public schools
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About San Francisco City Academy
San Francisco City Academy is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco City Academy serves approximately 104 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 104 students, San Francisco City Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
San Francisco City Academy 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 San Francisco City Academy compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco City Academy (this school) | 5.9 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.0 |
| Redding Elementary | 4.7 |
| Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | 2.9 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary | 8.8 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 5.5 |
| Stockton (Commodore) Children Center | — |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer | — |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary | 8.4 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary | 9.1 |
| The New School of San Francisco | 6.8 |
| Marshall Elementary | 3.0 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.3 |
| Yick Wo Elementary | 8.9 |
| Garfield Elementary | 8.2 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 8.8 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
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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
230 JONES ST, San Francisco, CA 94102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Francisco City Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco City Academy San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| De Marillac Academy San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| Proof School San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Enlighten Academy San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Tenderloin Community San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Redding Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| MISSION MONTESSORI San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 2.9 |
| ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Presidio Knolls School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Millennium School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
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 8th.
How many students attend San Francisco City Academy?
San Francisco City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco City Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Francisco City Academy rank in CA?
San Francisco City Academy ranks #1,140 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 City Academy a private school?
Yes, San Francisco City Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God 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 City Academy a religious school?
San Francisco City Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 345-0924
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