Zion Lutheran School vs. San Francisco Day School
Should you attend Zion Lutheran 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
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
San Francisco Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Zion is an accredited program with an outstanding reputation for academics, community and service in your San Francisco community.
The individual attention and limited class size, combined with the certified and experienced faculty members, shape the learning environment for your child.
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.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1947
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Students Body
Total Students
157 students
415 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
46
Grade 1 Students
15
46
Grade 2 Students
18
43
Grade 3 Students
15
46
Grade 4 Students
18
46
Grade 5 Students
17
46
Grade 6 Students
15
48
Grade 7 Students
22
50
Grade 8 Students
17
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
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Average Class Size
17
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / Apr. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,340
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Tuition Notes
Financial assistance is available.
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Admissions Director
Mary Lum
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Chess, Basketball, Cross Country, Engineering for Kids, Handbell Choir, Knowledge Bowl, Mandarin Chinese Class, Math Counts, Pre-engineering with Legos, Spring Musical: on-stage & back-stage, Student Council, Track and Field, Volleyball, Yearbook Club
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