San Francisco School vs. San Francisco Day School
Should you attend San Francisco School or San Francisco Day School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
San Francisco School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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San Francisco Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
The San Francisco School cultivates and celebrates the intellectual, imaginative and humanitarian promise of each student in a community that practices mutual respect, embraces diversity, and inspires a passion for learning.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1966
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Students Body
Total Students
282 students
415 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
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Kindergarten Students
26
46
Grade 1 Students
22
46
Grade 2 Students
23
43
Grade 3 Students
22
46
Grade 4 Students
19
46
Grade 5 Students
18
46
Grade 6 Students
37
48
Grade 7 Students
36
50
Grade 8 Students
35
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
67 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
32%
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Admissions Director
Toni Russell
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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