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#618 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 19% of private schools

The Bay School of San Francisco

High School

35 Keyes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129

Private
410
Students
9.1:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 19%
in CA

About The Bay School of San Francisco

The Bay School of San Francisco is a private high school in San Francisco, CA 94129. The school serves approximately 410 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 80.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $236,190, where 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Bay School of San Francisco compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
This School
vs
20:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
410
This School
vs
747
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
The Bay School of San Francisco (this school) 5.8
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High 4.5
Gateway High 7.6
Galileo High 7.6
Wells (Ida B.) High 5.0
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 7.0
Washington (George) High 8.5
Independence High 8.2
Mission High 3.9
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) 4.6
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) 4.4
O'Connell (John) High 5.0
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr 5.8
Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School 8.7
Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 5.8
Downtown High 3.5
Lincoln (Abraham) High 5.7
S.F. International High 6.4
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) 7.0
S.F. County Special Education 4.3
Life Learning Academy Charter 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.

Score Breakdown

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)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 410
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

35 Keyes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
THE BAY SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco 0.0 mi 5.8
Presidio Hill School San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
PRESIDIO HILL SCHOOL San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.8
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary San Francisco 0.7 mi 7.9
San Francisco University High School San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco 0.9 mi 5.8
San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
Hillwood Academic Day San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
HILLWOOD ACADEMIC DAY SCHOOL San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
Town School for Boys San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco 1.0 mi 5.8
ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco 1.1 mi 5.8
Drew School San Francisco 1.2 mi 5.8
DREW SCHOOL San Francisco 1.2 mi 5.8
Roosevelt Middle San Francisco 1.3 mi 7.1
Peabody (George) Elementary San Francisco 1.3 mi 6.5
Marina Middle San Francisco 1.1 mi 5.5
Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco 1.3 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$236,190

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

3,808

College Educated

85.3%

Homeownership

0%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Median Age

34.2

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Academy (The)- SF @McAteer San Francisco, CA 5.8
Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Tech Prep Acad San Fernando, CA 5.8
DREW SCHOOL San Francisco, CA 5.8
Drew School San Francisco, CA 5.8
Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science Long Beach, CA 5.8
Fort Bragg High Fort Bragg, CA 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Bay School of San Francisco

What grades does The Bay School of San Francisco serve?

The Bay School of San Francisco serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Bay School of San Francisco?

The Bay School of San Francisco has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bay School of San Francisco?

The student-teacher ratio at The Bay School of San Francisco is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Bay School of San Francisco rank in CA?

The Bay School of San Francisco is ranked #618 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is The Bay School of San Francisco's MySchoolScout rating?

The Bay School of San Francisco 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 The Bay School of San Francisco a private school?

Yes, The Bay School of San Francisco 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Francisco
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details