Very Good
#481 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 27% of private schools
The Brandeis School of San Francisco
Elementary School
655 BROTHERHOOD WAY, San Francisco, CA 94132
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#481 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#30 of 74
public schools
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The Brandeis School of San Francisco
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About The Brandeis School of San Francisco
The Brandeis School of San Francisco is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. The Brandeis School of San Francisco serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. The Brandeis School of San Francisco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 3.9:1 students to teachers, The Brandeis School of San Francisco sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Brandeis School of San Francisco 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 The Brandeis School of San Francisco compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Brandeis School of San Francisco (this school) | 7.0 |
| Ortega (Jose) Elementary | 9.1 |
| Sheridan Elementary | 3.9 |
| Aptos Middle | 8.7 |
| Sloat (Commodore) Elementary | 8.7 |
| Lakeshore Alternative Elementary | 6.8 |
| Longfellow Elementary | 3.8 |
| Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary | 7.1 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | 8.8 |
| Denman (James) Middle | 6.6 |
| Ulloa Elementary | 9.1 |
| West Portal Elementary | 7.9 |
| Hoover (Herbert) Middle | 8.4 |
| Miraloma Elementary | 8.7 |
| Guadalupe Elementary | 3.0 |
| S.F. County Special Education | 5.4 |
| San Francisco Community Alternative | 6.8 |
| Glen Park Elementary | 7.6 |
| S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr | — |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 4.9 |
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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.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
655 BROTHERHOOD WAY, San Francisco, CA 94132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Brandeis School of San Francisco 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, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Daly City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood 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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|---|---|
| Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy Ventura, CA | 7.0 |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 7.0 |
| Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater, CA | 7.0 |
| Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk, CA | 7.0 |
| Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA | 7.0 |
| Beryl Heights Elementary Redondo Beach, CA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Brandeis School of San Francisco
What grades does The Brandeis School of San Francisco serve?
The Brandeis School of San Francisco serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Brandeis School of San Francisco?
The Brandeis School of San Francisco has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Brandeis School of San Francisco?
The student-teacher ratio at The Brandeis School of San Francisco is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Brandeis School of San Francisco rank in CA?
The Brandeis School of San Francisco ranks #481 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Brandeis School of San Francisco's MySchoolScout rating?
The Brandeis School of San Francisco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Brandeis School of San Francisco a private school?
Yes, The Brandeis School of San Francisco is a private coeducational school with a Jewish 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 Brandeis School of San Francisco a religious school?
The Brandeis School of San Francisco has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 406-1035
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