The 2024 San Francisco Private School Guide

We’ve got everything you need to know about where to send your kids to private school in San Francisco.

Bilingual

German International School of Silicon Valley

Eureka Valley

The German International School of Silicon Valley has its Preschool through 8th grade school located in the heart of the Castro. The school’s campus is surrounded by some of the city’s most gorgeous parks like Mission Dolores Park, Corona Heights Park and Kite Hill. GISSV’s small class sizes allow students to get personalized attention from their teachers, allowing them to build a strong sense of community among families, parents and faculty.

117 Diamond St, San Francisco, 650.254.0748

Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian

Parkmerced

The Krouzian Zekarian Vasbouragan Armenian School offers a PreK–8 bilingual and bicultural private education. Small classes and dedicated teachers ensure students have a range of opportunities in academics, visual and performing arts, leadership, ethics, outdoor education and public speaking.

825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, 415.586.8686

Terra San Francisco

Richmond District

Terra San Francisco is a PreK–8 school located in the Richmond District of SF offering Mandarin, Spanish and English language acquisition alongside tailored, collegiate-level academics and outdoor education. Passionate teachers use their expertise to help children excel through traditional academic learning, and the curriculum is bolstered by time spent in nature, language-learning and holistic support from dedicated Social Emotional Learning staff and curriculum.

Much of the academic work is based on student-led discussions and interactive projects, which have been inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Preschool applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis for spring of 2024, and applications for fall of 2024 are now being accepted for PreK–8th grade.

Richmond District: 3801 Balboa Street, San Francisco CA 94121; (415) 906-2220

Catholic

Archbishop Riordan High School

Ingleside

Archbishop Riordan High School is the only co-educational boarding school in San Francisco. Riordan’s beautiful campus is located in the Ingleside neighborhood of SF. Students live, learn, eat, sleep and play on campus during the week. On the weekends, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities including trips to SF landmarks, professional sports games, movie theaters and more. Riordan offers a rigorous academic curriculum that includes 15 Advanced Placement courses and gives students the opportunity to take university-level courses at City College of San Francisco, which is right next door.

175 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, 415.586.8200

De Marillac Academy

Tenderloin

De Marillac Academy is a 4th through 8th grade Catholic school located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. The Academy provides all kinds of support to their students and families that includes educational, personal and financial. They believe that another world is possible as long as their students and graduates are the fundamental force to build it.

175 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, 415.552.5220

Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires

Financial District

Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires is a TK–8, co-educational Catholic school located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The school is rooted in the Marist Charism, French tradition and is guided by the example of Mary. The mission of the school is to nurture children in many different aspects including spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically. The goal of this is to support a group of diverse learners to help build an inclusive and compassionate world.

659 Pine St, San Francisco, 415.421.0069

Holy Name School

Outer Sunset

Holy Name School is a K–8 Catholic school located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of SF. With a student body of around 370 students, kids come from all over San Francisco and surrounding areas, like San Mateo County. Holy Name School expects students to achieve their highest level of scholarship while understanding values that help them to be compassionate, contributing and responsible members of society. Teachers actively support this mission through recognition of the unique needs and self-worth of all students.

1560 40th Ave, San Francisco, 415.731.4077

ICA Cristo Rey Academy

Noe Valley

ICA Cristo Rey Academy is a private, all-girls Dominican Catholic college preparatory school in Noe Valley. The school provides students with an excellent academic curriculum as well as support from the spiritual community that prepares them for a life full of faith, purpose and service. The academy strives to empower girls to become confident young women who grow to learn their full potential.

3625 24th Street, San Francisco, 415.824.2052

Mission Dolores Academy

Mission Dolores

Located in the Mission District, Mission Dolores Academy is an independent Catholic K–8 school with a curriculum that prepares students for success while building a moral foundation. Faculty and students work together to promote an educational environment that instills in every student a love of learning, a connection to God and a desire to be a changemaker in the world.

3371 16th St, San Francisco, 415.346.9500

Our Lady of the Visitacion School

Visitacion Valley

Our Lady of the Visitacion School is a K–8 Catholic school with a fourfold purpose: proclaim the Gospel and teachings of Christ, help build community, bear witness to God’s teachings and be in service to the community. In partnership with parents, who are the primary educators of their children, the faculty challenges each student to grow into a well-rounded individual gifted with life and talents destined to form God’s kingdom on earth.

785 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, 415.239.7840

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Cathedral Hill

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, students are offered a diverse array of co-curricular opportunities. Founded in 1852, the faculty carries out the school’s standing commitment to serve San Francisco’s diverse youth and provide an academically rigorous Catholic education.

1055 Ellis St, San Francisco, 415.775.6626

Saint Cecilia School

West Portal

Founded in 1930, St. Cecilia School is a TK–8 Catholic school. Following their mission of faith, family and futures, students are encouraged to be kind, respectful and service-minded while exploring opportunities in science, arts, drama, music and sports.

660 Vicente St, San Francisco, 415.731.8400

Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School

North Beach

Saint Peter and Paul School follows the educational method of Saint John Bosco providing students with a strong spiritual foundation based on religion, reason and kindness. Offering a well-rounded academic experience to PreK through junior high students, classes aim to promote social justice, compassion, inclusion and tolerance.

660 Filbert St, San Francisco, 415.421.5219

School of the Epiphany

Excelsior

The School of the Epiphany is a TK–8 Catholic School that has served students from all backgrounds since 1938. Their school motto is Non Vox, Sed Votum (Not Words, But Deeds) which inspires their school community to speak and live the words of the Gospel. At the School of Epiphany, students achieve academic success, build community and demonstrate Christian character.

600 Italy Ave, 415.337.4030

St. Anne School

Inner Sunset

St. Anne School is a Pre K–8 Catholic school that welcomes students of all faiths. They are committed to carrying out the ministry of Jesus Christ in the education provided and developing individuals who foster spiritual, intellectual, physical and psychological growth in a caring Catholic environment.

1320 14th Ave, San Francisco, 415.664.7977

St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception

Bernal Heights

The St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception School was founded in 1894 by the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose to educate immigrant children on what is now the border of the Mission District and Bernal Heights Neighborhood. Today the mission is to empower students from diverse backgrounds to grow as whole persons in the image of Jesus Christ through a rich academic program, a dynamic community of believers and a commitment to service and worship.

299 Precita Ave, San Francisco, 415.648.2008

St. Brendan Parish School

Forest Hill

St. Brendan Parish School is a Catholic Parish Elementary school accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and serving students K–8. At St. Brendan, the staff is dedicated to providing a high-quality Catholic education by combining deep-rooted traditions and current practices.

940 Laguna Honda Blvd, San Francisco, 415.731.2665

St. Brigid Academy

Polk Gulch

Saint Brigid Academy, established in 1888 and located on the corner of Franklin and Broadway Street, is a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th-grade program. The Sisters of Immaculate Conception, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students collaborate to maintain the legacy of excellent education.

2250 Franklin St, San Francisco, 415.673.4523

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Outer Sunset

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a private Jesuit high school in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. Grades 9–12 are supported through an integrated program of academic, spiritual and co-curricular activities. At St. Ignatius, the faculty are committed to creating a community of lifelong learners and courageous leaders.

2001 37th Avenue, San Francisco, 415.731.7500

Chinese

Chinese American International School

Hayes Valley

The Chinese American International School turns the page for the 2024–2025 school year with a new campus that unites all of its grade levels, from preschool through 8th grade. As far as academics, the school connects the dots between their core values of embracing Chinese, becoming your best selves and contributing to a better world. Students are immersed in the Chinese culture and language, even having access to global trips to different countries like Taiwan and China.

3250 19th Ave, San Francisco, 415.865.6000

Christian

Cornerstone Academy

University Mound & Outer Sunset

Cornerstone Academy is one of the largest private schools in San Francisco, with three different campuses for each of the different grade classes. The school provides a safe and caring environment for students to develop intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. They emphasize the different subjects of math, reading, writing, oral communication and cognitive skills in addition to the topics of science, history, social studies, music, art and P.E.

Silver Campus (Preschool–3rd): 801 Silver Avenue, San Francisco, 415.587.7256

Cambridge Campus (4th–8th): 501 Cambridge Street, San Francisco, 415.585.5183

Lawton Campus (Preschool): 1925 Lawton Street, San Francisco, 415.665.9747

San Francisco Adventist School

Oceanview

Established in 1912, San Francisco Adventist School has provided Christian education to the Bay Area for 109 years. Operating by the Seventh Day Adventist Church provides a spiritually oriented education for children, where a belief in the existence of God is fundamental. Faculty follow the belief that true education develops spiritual, mental and physical powers.

66 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, 415.585.5550

West Portal Lutheran School

Sunset District

West Portal Lutheran School has provided the city of San Francisco with Christian education for grades K–8 for over 70 years. Their mission is to challenge their students academically in a nurturing Christ-centered atmosphere that focuses on grace, respect, integrity and love.

3101 Moraga St, San Francisco, 415.731.3000 (K–3)

200 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, 415.665.6330 (Grades 4–8)

French

The International School of San Francisco

Civic & Arts District

The International School is a PreK–12 independent school that has two different campuses in San Francisco. The lower school is a bilingual French-American program for students looking to master both languages, and the high school continues these courses with an added element of exploration and independence. Classes are taught with a global perspective, as students begin to discover their individualities, pursue their passions and think from an international perspective. In fact, it’s more than just a school. It’s a community where children and families will be a part for the coming years.

Main Building: 150 Oak Street, San Francisco, 415.558.2000

Maternelle/Preschool: 1155 Page Street, San Francisco, 415.231.5733

Lycée Français de San Francisco

Cole Valley & Golden Gate Heights

The Lycée Français de San Francisco is an independent international school offering a multilingual and multicultural education for PreK through high school. With the largest French American program in North America, the school’s staff and students work together to empower each individual child to become adaptable global thinkers that inspire positive and impactful contributions.

755 Ashbury St, San Francisco, 415.661.5232

1201 Ortega St, San Francisco, 415.661.5232

Independent

Cathedral School for Boys

Nob Hill

Cathedral School for Boys is a K–8 all-boys private Episcopal school in Nob Hill. Students come from all around the Bay Area to attend the prestigious school. The school believes it’s their duty to educate and raise boys into great men. Faculty and staff devote everyday to bringing a spirited dialogue, dynamic lessons and intentional character building in order to guide every boy to engage academically in ways that best fit them.

1275 Sacramento St, San Francisco, 415.771.6600

Children’s Day School

Mission District

Children’s Day School is a PreK–8 private school located in the Mission District of San Francisco. There they believe that what you learn and who you become are equally important factors in raising children. Despite being in a big city, CDS is a welcoming community for all children. CDS advocates for responsibility to others in addition to individual achievement, down-to-earth values and always asking ourselves how we can do better.

333 Dolores St, San Francisco, 415.861.5432

Convent & Stuart Hall

Pacific Heights

Convent & Stuart Hall are private, independent, Catholic schools that are partnered with one another. Convent is an all girls school, and Stuart Hall an all boys school, giving students a unique single-sex education in a coeducational environment. The school runs K through 12 and is rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition of Catholic education. There are six main goals of a sacred heart tradition: personal faith, love of learning, serving others, building community and developing wise freedom.

2222 Broadway & 1715 Octavia, San Francisco, 415.563.2900

Drew School

Pacific Heights

Founded by John Sheehan Drew in 1908, Drew School has served as an independent, co-educational college preparatory in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. Drew School knows and believes in teenagers, and they know teenagers have ideas about what high school should be like. Students at Drew learn by doing, collaborating and searching, and they graduate with an understanding that success is measured by the confidence to amplify one’s voice and their ability to make their mark on the world.

2901 California St, San Francisco, 415. 409.3739

Katherine Delmar Burke School

Sea Cliff

Often referred to as Burke’s, Katherine Delmar Burke School is an independent all girls K–8 school located in Sea Cliff. Burke’s mission is to educate, encourage and empower girls to achieve academic excellence. The school takes pride in combining academic excellence with an appreciation for childhood to allow students to succeed as learners, develop a strong sense of self, contribute to their community and reach their true potential.

7070 California St, San Francisco, 415.751.0177