Private School Review - Established 2003
Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
Convent & Stuart Hall

Top 10 Best San Francisco Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 28 private high schools serving 8,715 students in San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in San Francisco, CA include Archbishop Riordan High School, Ica Cristo Rey, and Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.
The average tuition cost is $37,723, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,128.
32% of private high schools in San Francisco, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked San Francisco Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Compass School
The Compass School Photo - The Compass School is an online K12 School. We offer hundreds of live online courses with expert faculty (over 95% of our teachers have a Masters Degree or Higher). Our affordable homeschool program gives students a flexible high quality schooling option that can be taken from anywhere.
(10)
548 Market Street, No 41193
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 938-4934
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Drew School
Drew School Photo - Drew School believes in teenagers - their ideas, their dreams, their opinions, and their potential. That's why we've created a high school community that challenges the traditional definition of success and celebrates achievement one student at a time.
(3)
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Brightworks School
Brightworks School Photo
Alternative School
(5)
682 Schofield Road
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 701-8700
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Fusion Academy San Francisco
Fusion Academy San Francisco Photo - Students can attend Fusion full-time for middle and high school or enroll in one of our part-time options. We offer classes for credit, tutoring/mentoring, post-secondary counseling, summer programs, test prep, and more.
1160 Battery Street, Suite 40
San Francisco, CA 94111
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Lycee Francais de San Francisco LFSF
Lycee Francais de San Francisco LFSF Photo
1201 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-5232
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
San Francisco Waldorf High School
San Francisco Waldorf High School Photo
(1)
470 West Portal Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Archbishop Riordan High School
Archbishop Riordan High School Photo - A view of Riordan's gym.
(Catholic)
175 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Convent & Stuart Hall
Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
(Catholic)
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ica Cristo Rey
All-girls (Catholic)
3625 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
The International School of San Francisco
The International School of San Francisco Photo - International School of San Francisco
(1)
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,067 students
Lick-Wilmerding High School
755 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-9990
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.
(Catholic)
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
(Catholic)
2001 37th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,563 students
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy Photo - The Cathedral of the Holy Virgin, together with the Academy's buildings and grounds
(1)
6210 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
San Francisco Christian School
San Francisco Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
25 Whittier Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-1117
Grades: K-12
| 271 students
San Francisco University High School
(1)
3065 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 447-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School Photo - daily greetings
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Grades: NS-12
| 419 students
Urban School Of San Francisco
Urban School Of San Francisco Photo - Urban's new Oak Street Campus (Mark Salkind Center).
1563 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
The Bay School Of San Francisco
The Bay School Of San Francisco Photo - The Bay School of San Francisco - 35 Keyes Avenue
35 Keyes Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Special Education School
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Jewish Community High School Of The Bay
Jewish Community High School Of The Bay Photo - JCHS' curriculum integrates areas including math and science, humanities and the arts, and Jewish Studies. This curriculum emphasizes the development of skills in textual reading, contextual understanding, writing and public speaking, logic and creative expression, experiential learning, and critical thinking. Our talented faculty draw on a wide array of innovative strategies to support student learning, and challenge each student to construct their own understanding of how the world works.
(Jewish)
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rise Institute
Alternative School
1760 Cesar Chavez Ste R
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 641-1878
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
San Francisco High School of the Arts
San Francisco High School of the Arts Photo - Graduates
1950 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-3161
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
95 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Sterne School
Sterne School Photo - We start with strengths.
838 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 922-6081
Grades: 4-12
| 185 students
Sunset Bible School
(Assembly of God)
1690 21st Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 682-9572
Grades: 1-11
| 33 students
Wen Jian Ying
259 Judson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-6987
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Youth Chance High School
Alternative School
169 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 615-1337
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Thought And Industry (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
2690 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 683-5459
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Alt School (Closed 2021)
610 20th St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(317) 437-7275
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
AltSchool Yerba Buena (Closed 2019)
300 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(866) 664-2070
Grades: NS-8
| 91 students
Burt Children's Center (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
940 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 922-7700
Grades: NS
| 18 students
Challenge To Learning School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
924 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-9200
Grades: 8
| 33 students
Cumberland Chinese School (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
865 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-1626
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Everyday Magic Inc. (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
220 Middlefield Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 681-9168
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
Fellowship Academy Preschool (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
495 Cambridge Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-0511
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Guidepost Fort Mason (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
3741 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 429-2008
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
Hearing & Speech Center Of Northern California (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
1234 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-7658
Grades: NS
| 18 students
Hergl School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1570 Greenwich St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-0191
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
Kids by the Bay - Civic Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
90 7th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 554-8100
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Kids by the Bay - Financial District (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
75 Hawthorne St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 608-0218
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
La Mel Children's Center (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
1801 Bush Street 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-1972
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
The Laurel School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 752-3567
Grades: 1-8
| 66 students
Megan Furth Academy (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
2445 Pine St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-9500
Grades: K-9
| 126 students
Mercy High School, San Francisco (Closed 2025)
All-girls (Catholic)
3250 19th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 872-0964
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Sacred Heart St. Dominique School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 621-8035
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
St. Emydius School (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
301 Demontfort Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-4877
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
St. Thomas The Apostle Continuation School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
3801 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-2711
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
San Francisco Girls School (Closed 2025)
All-girls
350 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(628) 280-4760
Grades: 9
| 16 students
San Francisco Girls' School (Closed 2025)
All-girls
350 9th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(628) 280-4754
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Spanish Infusion School (formerly Marin Preparator (Closed 2024)
117 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 865-0899
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Voice Of Pentecost Academy (Closed 2014)
(Pentecostal)
1970 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 334-0105
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Woodside International School (Closed 2025)
1555 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 564-1063
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Francisco, CA include Archbishop Riordan High School, Ica Cristo Rey, and Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.
How many private high schools are located in San Francisco?
28 private high schools are located in San Francisco.
How much do private high schools cost in San Francisco?
The average tuition cost is $37,723, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,128.
How diverse are private high schools in San Francisco?
San Francisco private high schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in San Francisco?
32% of private high schools in San Francisco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private high schools in San Francisco are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
February 08, 2025
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
January 24, 2025
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (CA):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

Overview of State Voucher Programs in the United States
Overview of State Voucher Programs in the United States
 For Profit vs Not for Profit Schools
For Profit vs Not for Profit Schools
Paying for Private School: 7 Options
Paying for Private School: 7 Options
 The 21 Secrets of A+ Students
The 21 Secrets of A+ Students
 5 Financial Aid Dos and Don'ts
5 Financial Aid Dos and Don'ts
 Gay Teachers
Gay Teachers
 Free Schools
Free Schools
 Changing Schools and Moving to New Area
Changing Schools and Moving to New Area
 A Parent’s Guide to Private School Entrance Exams
A Parent’s Guide to Private School Entrance Exams
 How Much Do Private Schools Cost?
How Much Do Private Schools Cost?
 Waitlisted? What Next?
Waitlisted? What Next?
 25 Things You Need to Know About Private Schools
25 Things You Need to Know About Private Schools
 They Didn't Accept My Child!
They Didn't Accept My Child!
 5 Facts about Montessori, Waldorf & Reggio Emilia Schools
5 Facts about Montessori, Waldorf & Reggio Emilia Schools
 A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School

More Articles

Sports and Extracurriculars
Special Education and Gifted Programs
Archives
Curriculum and Academics
Teaching and Employment