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#275 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 9% of private schools

The Hamlin School

Elementary School

2120 BRoadway Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Private
437
Students
7.7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 9%
in CA

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

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How The Hamlin School compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
21.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
437
This School
vs
363
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

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

Showing 20 of 102 schools. View all schools in San Francisco

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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
🕐 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 437
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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

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.

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
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