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#1484 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Brendan School
Elementary School
940 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD, San Francisco, CA 94127
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,484 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#69 of 74
public schools
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St Brendan School
Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Brendan School
St Brendan School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. St Brendan School serves approximately 285 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Brendan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,484 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Brendan 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 St Brendan School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Brendan School (this school) | 5.2 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Miraloma Elementary | 8.7 |
| West Portal Elementary | 7.9 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary | 7.9 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | 8.8 |
| Aptos Middle | 8.7 |
| Rooftop Elementary | 6.5 |
| Sloat (Commodore) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Alvarado Elementary | 8.3 |
| Glen Park Elementary | 7.6 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Mission Education Center | 5.1 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.8 |
| Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary | 7.1 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary | 8.5 |
| Denman (James) Middle | 6.6 |
| Huerta (Dolores) Elementary | 5.5 |
| San Francisco Community Alternative | 6.8 |
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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
940 LAGUNA HONDA BLVD, San Francisco, CA 94127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Brendan School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunnyside Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Miraloma Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sloat (Commodore) Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Miraloma Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| West Portal Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| St. Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| Aptos Middle San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 1.1 mi | — |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 1.1 mi | — |
| Rooftop Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| ST CECILIA SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Sloat (Commodore) Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| West Portal Lutheran School San Francisco | 1.1 mi | — |
| WEST PORTAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$205,429
Median Home Value
$1,897,700
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
20,710
College Educated
66.6%
Homeownership
81.8%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alta Loma Elementary Alta Loma, CA | 5.2 |
| Apple Blossom Sebastopol, CA | 5.2 |
| Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Brentwood Science Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Charleston Elementary Los Banos, CA | 5.2 |
| Cole Elementary Highland, CA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Brendan School
What grades does St Brendan School serve?
St Brendan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Brendan School?
St Brendan School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Brendan School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Brendan School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Brendan School rank in CA?
St Brendan School ranks #1,484 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Brendan School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Brendan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Brendan School a private school?
Yes, St Brendan School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Brendan School a religious school?
St Brendan School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 731-2665
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