Excellent
#47 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 3% of private schools
San Francisco Day School
Elementary School
350 MASONIC AVE, San Francisco, CA 94118
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#47 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#3 of 74
public schools
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San Francisco Day School
Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About San Francisco Day School
San Francisco Day School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Day School serves approximately 421 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, San Francisco Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
San Francisco Day 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 San Francisco Day School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Day School (this school) | 8.3 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| McKinley Elementary | 9.1 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 6.0 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 8.8 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Sanchez Elementary | 3.2 |
| Everett Middle | 5.8 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.0 |
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
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
350 MASONIC AVE, San Francisco, CA 94118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Francisco Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is New Traditions Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Cobb (William L.) Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood 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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara, CA | 8.3 |
| Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 8.3 |
| Alvarado Elementary San Francisco, CA | 8.3 |
| Anthony G. Bacich Elementary Kentfield, CA | 8.3 |
| Arbolita Elementary La Habra, CA | 8.3 |
| Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara, CA | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Francisco Day School
What grades does San Francisco Day School serve?
San Francisco Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Francisco Day School?
San Francisco Day School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Day School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Francisco Day School rank in CA?
San Francisco Day School ranks #47 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Day School a private school?
Yes, San Francisco Day 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 San Francisco Day School a religious school?
No, San Francisco Day 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
- 421
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 586-3602
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