Very Good
#135 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 8% of private schools
The Bay School of San Francisco
High School · San Francisco, CA
A private high school in San Francisco, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
35 KEYES AVE, San Francisco, CA 94129
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Bay School of San Francisco 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$236,190
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.3%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
0.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay School of San FranciscoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| San Francisco University High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| San Francisco University High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| San Francisco Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Bay School of San Francisco is listed in San Francisco, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Bay School of San Francisco
The Bay School of San Francisco is a private high school in San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 435 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 435 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 7.6:1. 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 ranks #135 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Bay School of San Francisco's MySchoolScout rating?
The Bay School of San Francisco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Bay School of San Francisco a private school?
Yes, The Bay School of San Francisco is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Bay School of San Francisco a religious school?
No, The Bay School of San Francisco is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 561-5800
- Area population (ZIP 94129)
- 3,808
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 94129; 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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