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#1459 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Philip School

Elementary School · San Francisco, CA

A private elementary school in San Francisco, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

665 ELIZABETH ST, San Francisco, CA 94114

  • 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment263
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Philip School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$196,528

Median home value

$1,771,700

Median rent

$2,898/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

44.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic57.4%
White38.8%
Asian3.4%
Black0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Philip SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi212Compare →
Alvarado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.2 mi518Compare →
Eureka Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.2 mi10Compare →
Milk (harvey) Civil Rights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–50.5 mi154Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Philip School is listed in San Francisco, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Philip School

St Philip School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,459 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Philip School

What grades does St Philip School serve?

St Philip School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Philip School?

St Philip School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philip School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Philip School is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Philip School rank in CA?

St Philip School ranks #1,459 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Philip School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Philip 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 Philip School a private school?

Yes, St Philip 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 Philip School a religious school?

St Philip School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
263
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County
Area population (ZIP 94114)
33,627
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94114; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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