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#275 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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The Hamlin School
Elementary School
2120 BRoadway Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
About The Hamlin School
The Hamlin School is an private elementary school in San Francisco, CA 94115. The school serves approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 91.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $154,264, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Hamlin School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Hamlin School (this school) | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 5.5 |
| Tule Elk Park Children Center | 5.8 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.2 |
| Marina Middle | 5.5 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 8.0 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 4.5 |
| Redding Elementary | 3.1 |
| Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 4.6 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 5.8 |
| Yick Wo Elementary | 7.0 |
| The New School of San Francisco | 6.6 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 4.7 |
| Gateway Middle | 5.3 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.0 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.2 |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary | 9.1 |
| Stockton (Commodore) Children Center | 5.8 |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary | 6.5 |
| Francisco Middle | 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.
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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
2120 BRoadway Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HAMLIN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| THE HAMLIN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| CONVENT & STUART HALL SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart - San Francisco San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Tule Elk Park Children Center San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Sherman Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| ST BRIGID SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Saint Brigid Academy San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Hillwood Academic Day San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| HILLWOOD ACADEMIC DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Marina Middle San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Town School for Boys San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FORT MASON San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| San Francisco Waldorf School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$154,264
Median Home Value
$1,684,100
Median Rent
$2,380/mo
Population
32,715
College Educated
73.6%
Homeownership
24.8%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Median Age
37.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Accelerated Charter Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.8 |
| Ada Clegg Elementary Huntington Beach, CA | 5.8 |
| Adams Elementary Riverside, CA | 5.8 |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton, CA | 5.8 |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach, CA | 5.8 |
| Allen (Ella B.) Elementary Bonita, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Hamlin School
What grades does The Hamlin School serve?
The Hamlin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Hamlin School?
The Hamlin School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hamlin School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hamlin School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Hamlin School rank in CA?
The Hamlin School is ranked #275 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is The Hamlin School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Hamlin 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 The Hamlin School a private school?
Yes, The Hamlin 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Francisco
- Phone
- (415) 922-0300
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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