Very Good
#159 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 9% of private schools
Town School for Boys
Elementary School
2750 JACKSON ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#159 of 1,787
In San Francisco
#11 of 74
public schools
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Town School for Boys
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About Town School for Boys
Town School for Boys is a private elementary school in San Francisco, CA. Town School for Boys serves approximately 414 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Town School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6:1 students to teachers, Town School for Boys sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Town School for Boys 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 Town School for Boys compares to 102 public schools serving similar grades in San Francisco, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Town School for Boys (this school) | 7.7 |
| Cobb (William L.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Public Montessori | 8.8 |
| Tule Elk Park Children Center | 7.6 |
| KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy | 7.0 |
| Marina Middle | 8.1 |
| Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary | 9.4 |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary | 6.0 |
| Sherman Elementary | 5.3 |
| Creative Arts Charter | 3.9 |
| Gateway Middle | 7.0 |
| Redding Elementary | 4.7 |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 5.5 |
| Roosevelt Middle | 9.5 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary | 7.6 |
| Tenderloin Community | 4.0 |
| New Traditions Elementary | 8.4 |
| Muir (John) Elementary | 9.2 |
| Yick Wo Elementary | 8.9 |
| Peabody (George) Elementary | 9.4 |
| The New School of San Francisco | 6.8 |
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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.
Data Unavailable
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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
2750 JACKSON ST, San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Town School for Boys may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. San Francisco Public Montessori (rated 8.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HAMLIN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Cobb (William L.) Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood 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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alamo Elementary Alamo, CA | 7.7 |
| Aspire Firestone Academy Charter Oakland, CA | 7.7 |
| Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.7 |
| Benchley/Weinberger Elementary San Diego, CA | 7.7 |
| Burbank Boulevard Elementary North Hollywood, CA | 7.7 |
| Carl Hankey Elementary Mission Viejo, CA | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Town School for Boys
What grades does Town School for Boys serve?
Town School for Boys serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Town School for Boys?
Town School for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Town School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Town School for Boys is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Town School for Boys rank in CA?
Town School for Boys ranks #159 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Town School for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Town School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Town School for Boys a private school?
Yes, Town School for Boys is a private all-boys 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 Town School for Boys a religious school?
No, Town School for Boys is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- (415) 746-1114
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