San Francisco Day School vs. San Francisco Waldorf School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
San Francisco Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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San Francisco Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
San Francisco Day School educates, nurtures and inspires girls and boys of diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest academic and creative potential, to embrace ethical values and to become active contributors to their communities.
Students acquire the skills of life-long learners, well equipped for the world beyond the Day School.
They have command of the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking, computing and problem solving.
Teachers foster an active and comfortable learning environment in their classrooms.
They teach students to think deeply, evaluate and synthesize information, communicate their ideas effectively, and develop their creativity within a rich and varied curriculum.
The difference is extraordinary Visit a classroom and you'll see students who strive for more than just the right answer, students who create beautiful, impeccable work, who try their hand at everything.
Meet a graduate and you know someone who is determined to make an impact on the world.
Grades Offered
K-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1979
Students Body
Total Students
415 students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
19
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
46
43
Grade 1 Students
46
24
Grade 2 Students
43
15
Grade 3 Students
46
16
Grade 4 Students
46
21
Grade 5 Students
46
28
Grade 6 Students
48
24
Grade 7 Students
50
26
Grade 8 Students
44
20
Grade 9 Students
-
40
Grade 10 Students
-
42
Grade 11 Students
-
31
Grade 12 Students
-
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
45%
Average Class Size
n/a
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$16,300
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade and program
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Admissions Director
n/a
Jessica Eicher
Admissions Associate
n/a
Zerreen Kazi
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Black Student Union, Chess Club, Circus Arts After-School Program, Eurythmy Troupe, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Math Club