Burt Children's Center is a co–ed special education school located in central San Francisco, California, serving 18 students with a nonsectarian orientation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1, supported by 10 full–time teachers to provide individualized attention.
Approximately 78% of the student body represents diverse ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the multicultural nature of San Francisco.
Burt Children's Center operates within a central city community, focusing on special education services rather than traditional grade levels.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Burt Children's Center?
The application deadline for Burt Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Burt Children's Center is Jewish Community High School Of The Bay (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is La Scuola International School-mission Campus (0.2 miles away)
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La Scuola International School-mission Campus
Alternative School
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
San Francisco Schoolhouse
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735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
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San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
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San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
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888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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