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#1324 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Finn Barr Catholic School

Elementary School

419 HEARST AVE, San Francisco, CA 94112

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

250

Student-Teacher

21.6:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

250

Student-Teacher

21.6:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,324 of 1,787

In San Francisco

#64 of 74

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About St Finn Barr Catholic School

St Finn Barr Catholic School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. St Finn Barr Catholic School serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Finn Barr Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,324 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts below CA schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Finn Barr Catholic School runs 21.6:1 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 Finn Barr Catholic 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.

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How St Finn Barr Catholic School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.6:1

This School

21.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

250

This School

363

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 47.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 8% vs 0%

Black 1.2% vs 0%

Asian 0.8% vs 0%

St Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Finn Barr Catholic School (this school)	—	250	21.6:1	5.5
Sunnyside Elementary	0.1 mi	350	23.3:1	8.8
Miraloma Elementary	0.6 mi	350	21.9:1	8.7
Denman (James) Middle	0.7 mi	790	20.3:1	6.6
Glen Park Elementary	0.7 mi	321	18.9:1	7.6
San Francisco Community Alternative	0.9 mi	274	21.1:1	6.8
Monroe Elementary	1.0 mi	522	26.1:1	6.8
Aptos Middle	1.0 mi	857	22:1	8.7
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr	1.1 mi	11	5.5:1	—
Mission Education Center	1.2 mi	124	24.8:1	5.1
Cleveland Elementary	1.2 mi	306	18:1	4.9
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary	1.3 mi	381	25.4:1	8.7
West Portal Elementary	1.3 mi	590	24.6:1	7.9
Sheridan Elementary	1.3 mi	190	23.8:1	3.9
Longfellow Elementary	1.4 mi	454	21.6:1	3.8
Huerta (Dolores) Elementary	1.4 mi	381	25.4:1	5.5
Ortega (Jose) Elementary	1.4 mi	374	24.9:1	9.1
Serra (Junipero) Elementary	1.5 mi	260	21.7:1	6.6
Lick (James) Middle	1.5 mi	476	17:1	4.8
Hillcrest Elementary	1.6 mi	328	25.2:1	4.8
Hoover (Herbert) Middle	1.6 mi	948	24.3:1	8.4

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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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C- 2.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 21.6:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 250

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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)

White 47.6%

Two or More 41.2%

Hispanic 8.0%

Black 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

419 HEARST AVE, San Francisco, CA 94112

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Finn Barr Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunnyside Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Miraloma Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 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	Enrollment	Rating
St. Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco	0.0 mi	208	—
Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco	0.1 mi	350	8.8
Wen Jian Ying San Francisco	0.2 mi	6	—
WEN JIAN YING San Francisco	0.2 mi	7	—
ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco	0.3 mi	976	5.7
Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco	0.4 mi	1,192	—
Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco	0.6 mi	559	—
San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco	0.6 mi	7	—
Miraloma Elementary San Francisco	0.6 mi	350	8.7
City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco	0.6 mi	407	6.3
SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco	0.6 mi	10	—
Denman (James) Middle San Francisco	0.7 mi	790	6.6
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL San Francisco	0.6 mi	138	7.8
Balboa High San Francisco	0.7 mi	1,251	8.2
Glen Park Elementary San Francisco	0.7 mi	321	7.6
STRATFORD SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco	0.7 mi	94	7.1
Stratford School San Francisco San Francisco	0.7 mi	119	—
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School San Francisco	1.0 mi	680	8.4
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer San Francisco	1.0 mi	265	7.5
ST BRENDAN SCHOOL San Francisco	1.0 mi	285	5.2

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

Median Age

41.9

Similar Schools

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Almaden Elementary San Jose, CA	312	5.5
Arrowhead Elementary San Bernardino, CA	254	5.5
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Westminster, CA	234	5.5
Banta Elementary Tracy, CA	168	5.5
Chapman Hills Elementary Orange, CA	346	5.5
Charles Hoffman Elementary Lake Arrowhead, CA	294	5.5

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 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Finn Barr Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Finn Barr Catholic School is 21.6:1. 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 ranks #1,324 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Finn Barr Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Finn Barr Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Finn Barr Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Finn Barr Catholic 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 Finn Barr Catholic School a religious school?

St Finn Barr Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 250
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
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) 333-1800

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