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#885 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 50% of private schools
San Francisco Pacific Academy
Elementary School
3301 BALBOA ST, San Francisco, CA 94121
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
4:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher
4:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#885 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#49 of 74
public schools
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San Francisco Pacific Academy
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About San Francisco Pacific Academy
San Francisco Pacific Academy is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Pacific Academy serves approximately 51 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Pacific Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 51 students, San Francisco Pacific 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.
At 4:1 students to teachers, San Francisco Pacific Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
San Francisco Pacific 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 Pacific Academy compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Pacific Academy (this school) | 6.3 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.3 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| Key (Francis Scott) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| Noriega Children Center | 7.9 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle | 9.0 |
| Sunset Elementary | 9.2 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
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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.
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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
3301 BALBOA ST, San Francisco, CA 94121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Francisco Pacific Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lafayette Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lawton Alternative (rated 9.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Argonne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Pacific Academy San Francisco | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kahlon Family Services School San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| Lafayette Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Washington (George) High San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Terra San Francisco School San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Presidio Middle San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| My City School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Katherine Delmar Burke School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| KATHERINE DELMAR BURKE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| ST JOHN OF SAN FRANCISCO ORTHODOX ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| KITTREDGE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Kittredge School San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Holy Name Elementary San Francisco | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lawton Alternative San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,353
Median Home Value
$1,634,600
Median Rent
$2,327/mo
Population
42,987
College Educated
63.9%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
43.7
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| EL RANCHO SCHOOL Carmichael, CA | 6.3 |
| MILLS MONTESSORI South San Francisco, CA | 6.3 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Downey, CA | 6.3 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ELEMENTARY Ramona, CA | 6.3 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF HAYWARD Hayward, CA | 6.3 |
| MORGAN ACADEMY Corona, CA | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Francisco Pacific Academy
What grades does San Francisco Pacific Academy serve?
San Francisco Pacific Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Francisco Pacific Academy?
San Francisco Pacific Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Pacific Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Pacific Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Francisco Pacific Academy rank in CA?
San Francisco Pacific Academy ranks #885 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco Pacific Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco Pacific Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pacific Academy a private school?
Yes, San Francisco Pacific Academy 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 Pacific Academy a religious school?
No, San Francisco Pacific Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 800-0733
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