Holy Name Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

1560 40th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

Holy Name Parish School is a Catholic school committed to offering its students a strong spiritual foundation and a solid academic education.

Each student is expected to achieve his or her highest level of scholarship while learning values to help them become compassionate, contributing and responsible members of society.

We, the faculty of Holy Name Parish School, are committed to providing a quality Catholic education for each student.

We believe that this education is vital to the formation of a responsible, maturing Christian child.

We strive to form a Catholic community; to form a Christian community; to teach and demonstrate Christian values emphasizing respect for the rights and dignity of every person; to support and supplement the family as the educators of their children; to show concern for the well-being, the progress and the individual needs of each child; to develop the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and emotionally; and to develop each child's potential and creativity.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Holy Name Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

453 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Holy Name Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Holy Name Parish School is a Catholic school committed to offering its students a strong spiritual foundation and a solid academic education. Each student is expected to achieve his or her highest level of scholarship while learning values to help them become compassionate, contributing and responsible members of society. We, the faculty of Holy Name Parish School, are committed to providing a quality Catholic education for each student. We believe that this education is vital to the formation of a responsible, maturing Christian child. We strive to form a Catholic community; to form a Christian community; to teach and demonstrate Christian values emphasizing respect for the rights and dignity of every person; to support and supplement the family as the educators of their children; to show concern for the well-being, the progress and the individual needs of each child; to develop the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and emotionally; and to develop each child's potential and creativity.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Name Elementary School's ranking?

Holy Name Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Holy Name Elementary School?

The application deadline for Holy Name Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Holy Name Elementary School located?

Holy Name Elementary School is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other private schools located in Outer Sunset.

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