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#2509 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Finn Barr Catholic School
Elementary School
419 Hearst Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
About St. Finn Barr Catholic School
St. Finn Barr Catholic School is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94112. The school serves approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 21.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $130,906, where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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BetaHow St. Finn Barr Catholic School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Finn Barr Catholic School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | 4.7 |
| Miraloma Elementary | 6.1 |
| Denman (James) Middle | 4.1 |
| Glen Park Elementary | 7.3 |
| San Francisco Community Alternative | 7.0 |
| Monroe Elementary | 6.1 |
| Aptos Middle | 7.4 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | 5.8 |
| Mission Education Center | 3.2 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 5.3 |
| Sloat (Commodore) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Sheridan Elementary | 5.3 |
| West Portal Elementary | 7.1 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 4.4 |
| Huerta (Dolores) Elementary | 5.9 |
| Ortega (Jose) Elementary | 5.6 |
| Serra (Junipero) Elementary | 6.3 |
| Lick (James) Middle | 4.9 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | 1.7 |
| Guadalupe Elementary | 2.7 |
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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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
419 Hearst Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Miraloma Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Denman (James) Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Balboa High San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Glen Park Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Stratford School San Francisco San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Academy (The)- SF @McAteer San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,906
Median Home Value
$1,159,600
Median Rent
$2,326/mo
Population
80,133
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Finn Barr Catholic School
What grades does St. Finn Barr Catholic School serve?
St. Finn Barr Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Finn Barr Catholic School?
St. Finn Barr Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Finn Barr Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Finn Barr Catholic School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Finn Barr Catholic School rank in CA?
St. Finn Barr Catholic School is ranked #2509 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Finn Barr Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Finn Barr Catholic School has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Finn Barr Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St. Finn Barr Catholic School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 333-1800
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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