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#1365 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Cecilia School
Elementary School
660 VICENTE ST, San Francisco, CA 94116
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
20.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
20.7:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,365 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#65 of 74
public schools
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St Cecilia 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 Cecilia School
St Cecilia School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. St Cecilia School serves approximately 531 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cecilia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Cecilia School runs 20.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
St Cecilia 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 Cecilia School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Cecilia School (this school) | 5.4 |
| Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary | 7.1 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| West Portal Elementary | 7.9 |
| Sloat (Commodore) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Aptos Middle | 8.7 |
| Lakeshore Alternative Elementary | 6.8 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 7.9 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Miraloma Elementary | 8.7 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary | 7.9 |
| Ulloa Elementary | 9.1 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle | 9.0 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | 8.8 |
| Sunset Elementary | 9.2 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| Ortega (Jose) Elementary | 9.1 |
| Noriega Children Center | 7.9 |
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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
660 VICENTE ST, San Francisco, CA 94116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Cecilia School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sloat (Commodore) Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Portal Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,587
Median Home Value
$1,450,000
Median Rent
$2,938/mo
Population
42,523
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
35.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
45.4
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| AMERICAN MARTYRS SCHOOL Manhattan Beach, CA | 5.4 |
| Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino, CA | 5.4 |
| Alila Earlimart, CA | 5.4 |
| Alvarado Elementary Union City, CA | 5.4 |
| Ansel Adams Stockton, CA | 5.4 |
| Aspire Rosa Parks Academy Oakland, CA | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Cecilia School
What grades does St Cecilia School serve?
St Cecilia School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Cecilia School?
St Cecilia School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Cecilia School rank in CA?
St Cecilia School ranks #1,365 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Cecilia School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Cecilia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Cecilia School a private school?
Yes, St Cecilia 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 Cecilia School a religious school?
St Cecilia School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 731-8400
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