Average
#556 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 31% of private schools
San Francisco Schoolhouse
Elementary School
301 14TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94118
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#556 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#32 of 74
public schools
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San Francisco Schoolhouse
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About San Francisco Schoolhouse
San Francisco Schoolhouse is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Schoolhouse serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. San Francisco Schoolhouse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 95 students, San Francisco Schoolhouse 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 8.3:1 students to teachers, San Francisco Schoolhouse sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
San Francisco Schoolhouse 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 Schoolhouse compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Schoolhouse (this school) | 6.9 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| Presidio Middle | 8.3 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila | 9.3 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary | 7.9 |
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.
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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
301 14TH AVE, San Francisco, CA 94118
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Francisco Schoolhouse may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peabody (George) Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sutro Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Argonne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sutro Elementary San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Nativity HS San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| BRIGHTWORKS San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| KITTREDGE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Kittredge School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ST JOHN OF SAN FRANCISCO ORTHODOX ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Roosevelt Middle San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 9.5 |
| MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Presidio Middle San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| My City School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood 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
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| School | Rating |
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| All Tribes Elementary Charter Valley Center, CA | 6.9 |
| Big Pine Elementary Big Pine, CA | 6.9 |
| Burrel Elementary Riverdale, CA | 6.9 |
| CHALLENGER SCHOOL-HARWOOD San Jose, CA | 6.9 |
| CHRIST CHURCH DAY SCHOOL Coronado, CA | 6.9 |
| EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alhambra, CA | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Francisco Schoolhouse
What grades does San Francisco Schoolhouse serve?
San Francisco Schoolhouse serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Francisco Schoolhouse?
San Francisco Schoolhouse has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Schoolhouse?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Schoolhouse is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Francisco Schoolhouse rank in CA?
San Francisco Schoolhouse ranks #556 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Francisco Schoolhouse's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco Schoolhouse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Schoolhouse a private school?
Yes, San Francisco Schoolhouse 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 Schoolhouse a religious school?
No, San Francisco Schoolhouse is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- 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) 221-3435
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