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Terra San Francisco School
Elementary School
3801 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher
2.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
39
Student-Teacher
2.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Terra San Francisco School
Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Terra San Francisco School
Terra San Francisco School is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Terra San Francisco School serves approximately 39 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 39 students, Terra San Francisco School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.4:1 students to teachers, Terra San Francisco School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Terra San Francisco 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Terra San Francisco School compares to 82 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Terra San Francisco School (this school) | — |
| Lafayette Elementary | 9.3 |
| Alamo Elementary | 8.5 |
| Key (Francis Scott) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Argonne Elementary | 8.6 |
| Lawton Alternative | 9.0 |
| Noriega Children Center | 7.9 |
| Jefferson Elementary | 7.7 |
| Sutro Elementary | 9.2 |
| Sunset Elementary | 9.2 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 7.9 |
| McCoppin (Frank) Elementary | 8.3 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary | 7.9 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| Ulloa Elementary | 9.1 |
| Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary | 7.1 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Grattan Elementary | 8.5 |
| Clarendon Alternative Elementary | 7.9 |
| West Portal Elementary | 7.9 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 39 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.4:1
- Address
- 3801 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Phone
- (415) 906-2220
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
3801 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Terra San Francisco School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lafayette Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Alamo Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 9.3 |
| SAN FRANCISCO PACIFIC ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| San Francisco Pacific Academy San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| Kahlon Family Services School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Washington (George) High San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Katherine Delmar Burke School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| KATHERINE DELMAR BURKE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Presidio Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| My City School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST JOHN OF SAN FRANCISCO ORTHODOX ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Key (Francis Scott) Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Holy Name Elementary San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| KITTREDGE SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Kittredge School San Francisco | 1.1 mi | — |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,353
Median Home Value
$1,634,600
Median Rent
$2,327/mo
Population
42,987
College Educated
63.9%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
43.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Terra San Francisco School
What grades does Terra San Francisco School serve?
Terra San Francisco School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Terra San Francisco School?
Terra San Francisco School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra San Francisco School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra San Francisco School is 2.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Terra San Francisco School a private school?
Yes, Terra San Francisco 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 906-2220
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