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#193 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Sterne School
High School
838 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
About Sterne School
Sterne School is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94108. The school serves approximately 187 students in grades 4th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 94th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,864, where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sterne School compares to 120 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sterne School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer | 5.8 |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary | 8.2 |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary | 6.5 |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary | 9.1 |
| Garfield Elementary | 6.6 |
| The New School of San Francisco | 6.6 |
| Francisco Middle | 4.9 |
| Yick Wo Elementary | 7.0 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 4.5 |
| Redding Elementary | 3.1 |
| Galileo High | 7.6 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.2 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.2 |
| Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) | 4.6 |
| Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) | 4.4 |
| Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC | 2.8 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.0 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 5.5 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 4.6 |
| Marina Middle | 5.5 |
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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
838 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STERNE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Sovereign Private School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Stockton (Commodore) Children Center San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| CUMBERLAND CHINESE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Garfield Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Fusion Academy San Francisco San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| FUSION ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Enlighten Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Francisco Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| The New School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Yick Wo Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Splash Learning Online San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,864
Median Home Value
$1,207,500
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
Population
11,008
College Educated
45.3%
Homeownership
9.1%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
45.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sterne School
What grades does Sterne School serve?
Sterne School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Sterne School?
Sterne School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterne School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterne School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sterne School rank in CA?
Sterne School is ranked #193 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Sterne School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterne 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 Sterne School a private school?
Yes, Sterne 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 922-6081
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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