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#984 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Thomas More Elementary School

Elementary School

50 THOMAS MORE WAY, San Francisco, CA 94132

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

242

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

242

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#984 of 1,787

In San Francisco

#54 of 74

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About St Thomas More Elementary School

St Thomas More Elementary School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. St Thomas More Elementary School serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #984 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas More Elementary 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 Thomas More Elementary School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

This School

21.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

242

This School

363

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 50% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.9% vs 0%

White 9.5% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

St Thomas More Elementary School San Francisco Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Thomas More Elementary School (this school)	—	242	17.3:1	6.1
Ortega (Jose) Elementary	0.5 mi	374	24.9:1	9.1
Sheridan Elementary	0.8 mi	190	23.8:1	3.9
Aptos Middle	1.3 mi	857	22:1	8.7
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary	1.3 mi	381	25.4:1	8.7
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary	1.4 mi	421	21.1:1	6.8
Longfellow Elementary	1.5 mi	454	21.6:1	3.8
Denman (James) Middle	1.8 mi	790	20.3:1	6.6
Sunnyside Elementary	1.8 mi	350	23.3:1	8.8
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary	1.9 mi	383	21.3:1	7.1
Guadalupe Elementary	2.2 mi	279	31:1	3.0
West Portal Elementary	2.2 mi	590	24.6:1	7.9
Ulloa Elementary	2.2 mi	521	22.7:1	9.1
Miraloma Elementary	2.2 mi	350	21.9:1	8.7
Hoover (Herbert) Middle	2.3 mi	948	24.3:1	8.4
San Francisco Community Alternative	2.5 mi	274	21.1:1	6.8
Cleveland Elementary	2.5 mi	306	18:1	4.9
Glen Park Elementary	2.5 mi	321	18.9:1	7.6
Monroe Elementary	2.5 mi	522	26.1:1	6.8
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr	2.6 mi	11	5.5:1	—
S.F. County Special Education	2.6 mi	251	83.7:1	5.4

Showing 20 of 102 schools. View all schools in San Francisco

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+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 242

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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)

Asian 50.0%

Two or More 29.3%

Hispanic 9.9%

White 9.5%

Black 0.8%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

50 THOMAS MORE WAY, San Francisco, CA 94132

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas More Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ortega (Jose) Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sloat (Commodore) Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
The Brandeis School of San Francisco San Francisco	0.1 mi	354	—
THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco	0.1 mi	336	7.0
KZV Armenian School San Francisco	0.3 mi	104	—
KZV ARMENIAN SCHOOL San Francisco	0.3 mi	90	6.8
Ortega (Jose) Elementary San Francisco	0.5 mi	374	9.1
Westlake Elementary Daly City	0.6 mi	330	4.1
Woodrow Wilson Elementary Daly City	0.7 mi	246	6.8
Sheridan Elementary San Francisco	0.8 mi	190	3.9
OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Daly City	0.9 mi	152	7.2
STRATFORD SCHOOL - SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco	1.0 mi	222	5.7
Chinese American International School- 19th Ave Campus San Francisco	1.2 mi	451	—
Jefferson High Daly City	1.2 mi	1,071	6.4
St. Stephen School San Francisco	1.3 mi	247	—
Lakeside Presbyterian Center for Children San Francisco	1.3 mi	20	—
LAKESIDE PRES. CENTER FOR CHILDREN San Francisco	1.3 mi	15	—
Garden Village Elementary Colma	1.3 mi	274	6.4
ST STEPHEN SCHOOL San Francisco	1.3 mi	258	5.9
Aptos Middle San Francisco	1.3 mi	857	8.7
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate Colma	1.3 mi	518	6.1
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary San Francisco	1.3 mi	381	8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$118,557

Median Home Value

$1,458,700

Median Rent

$2,503/mo

Population

27,406

College Educated

58.5%

Homeownership

46.4%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

14%

Median Age

39.4

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Bradford Woodbridge Fundamental Elementary Roseville, CA	307	6.1
Capay Joint Union Elementary Orland, CA	194	6.1
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Collegeville Elementary Stockton, CA	151	6.1
GOLDEN HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brentwood, CA	151	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas More Elementary School

What grades does St Thomas More Elementary School serve?

St Thomas More Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas More Elementary School?

St Thomas More Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More Elementary School rank in CA?

St Thomas More Elementary School ranks #984 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Thomas More Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas More Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More Elementary 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 Thomas More Elementary School a religious school?

St Thomas More Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 242
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
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) 337-0100

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