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#589 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 33% of private schools

San Francisco Friends School

Elementary School

250 VALENCIA ST, San Francisco, CA 94103

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

441

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

441

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#589 of 1,787

In San Francisco

#35 of 74

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About San Francisco Friends School

San Francisco Friends School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Friends School serves approximately 441 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts above CA schools

6.8

This school 6.8 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

San Francisco Friends 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 Friends School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

21.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

441

This School

363

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.8

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.7% vs 0%

Asian 28.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.3% vs 0%

Black 3.4% vs 0%

San Francisco Friends School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
San Francisco Friends School (this school)	—	441	12.1:1	6.8
Marshall Elementary	0.3 mi	247	24.7:1	3.0
Muir (John) Elementary	0.5 mi	226	18.8:1	9.2
Everett Middle	0.5 mi	467	14.6:1	5.8
Sanchez Elementary	0.6 mi	275	21.2:1	3.2
McKinley Elementary	0.7 mi	247	20.6:1	9.1
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary	0.8 mi	50	7.1:1	7.6
Tenderloin Community	0.9 mi	278	23.2:1	4.0
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary	1.0 mi	154	19.2:1	8.5
Gateway Middle	1.0 mi	281	18.7:1	7.0
Thomas Edison Charter Academy	1.0 mi	557	23.2:1	4.4
Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC	1.0 mi	557	21.4:1	2.9
Creative Arts Charter	1.0 mi	429	19.5:1	3.9
Moscone (George R.) Elementary	1.0 mi	352	23.5:1	6.2
Parks (Rosa) Elementary	1.0 mi	344	18.1:1	6.0
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary	1.1 mi	411	25.7:1	3.4
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8	1.1 mi	585	19.5:1	6.6
Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila	1.2 mi	382	23.9:1	9.3
Mission Preparatory	1.2 mi	490	21.3:1	4.4
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy	1.3 mi	266	17.7:1	7.0
S.F. International High	1.3 mi	392	15.1:1	5.4

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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 5.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 58%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 441

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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)

White 56.7%

Asian 28.6%

Hispanic 11.3%

Black 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

250 VALENCIA ST, San Francisco, CA 94103

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering San Francisco Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Muir (John) Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
San Francisco Friends School San Francisco	0.0 mi	437	—
Marshall Elementary San Francisco	0.3 mi	247	3.0
CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco	0.3 mi	471	5.7
Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco	0.4 mi	139	—
MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco	0.4 mi	221	6.7
Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco	0.5 mi	226	9.2
Everett Middle San Francisco	0.5 mi	467	5.8
Mission High San Francisco	0.6 mi	1,084	4.4
MISSION MONTESSORI San Francisco	0.6 mi	62	6.0
LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco	0.6 mi	194	7.5
LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco	0.6 mi	192	7.9
San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco	0.6 mi	111	—
La Scuola International School San Francisco	0.6 mi	259	—
LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco	0.6 mi	194	6.8
Sanchez Elementary San Francisco	0.6 mi	275	3.2
MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco	0.7 mi	95	7.5
PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL San Francisco	0.6 mi	266	8.0
Presidio Knolls School San Francisco	0.6 mi	270	—
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary San Francisco	0.8 mi	50	7.6
O'Connell (John) High San Francisco	0.8 mi	483	5.5

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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Abby Reinke Elementary Temecula, CA	601	6.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Francisco Friends School

What grades does San Francisco Friends School serve?

San Francisco Friends School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend San Francisco Friends School?

San Francisco Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Friends School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Francisco Friends School rank in CA?

San Francisco Friends School ranks #589 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is San Francisco Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Francisco Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Friends School a private school?

Yes, San Francisco Friends 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 Friends School a religious school?

No, San Francisco Friends School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

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Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 441
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 36
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: San Francisco County
Phone: (415) 565-0400

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