Presidio Knolls School

250 10th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Tel: (415)202-0770
Grades: PK - 1 | 207 students
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Our mission is to educate and inspire our students to become confident, creative and responsible individuals engaged in the global community through an innovative Mandarin immersion program that combines academic excellence with social and emotional development to foster a lifelong passion for learning.

School Overview:
Presidio Knolls School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 1
Year Founded 2008
Student Body
Total Students 207 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 65% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 10 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $22,400
% on Financial Aid 36%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 60%
Admissions Director Anu Menon

School Notes:

  • Presidio Knolls School was founded in 2008 as a preschool, combining a Reggio Emilia-inspired educational approach with Mandarin language immersion. In a few short years, we have built an amazing community of students, parents, faculty and staff committed to inspiring a lifelong passion for learning through an innovative Mandarin immersion PreK-8 education.

    Our program delivers academic excellence using progressive educational best practices. We value the unique attributes of each child and support their intellectual, social and emotional development. Our goal is to prepare our students to contribute to society and succeed in a global world.

    • Profile last updated: 04/11/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Presidio Knolls School
Gr. PK-1 | 0 mi. away
Spectrum Center
Gr. 8-12 | 0.5 mi. away
French-american Internationl School-san Francisco
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Chinese American International School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.5 mi. away
The Discovery Center School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.6 mi. away
San Francisco Friends School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended July 27,2012 - Our daughter has just completed her first year at PKS preschool. We are thrilled that the school is adding an elementary program. Although it is child-centric, they really make sure that the kids are learning and not just memorizing. In addition to her everyday routine which include circle time, singing, painting, and projects (all in Mandarin), our daughter also loves the soccer, gymnastic, and kung-fu classes. The facility is sunny, beautiful and clean. We look forward to the next 10 years at PKS.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended July 27,2012 - We just love PKS from the people to the facility. The administrators and teachers truly care for the well-being of our child. The school itself is spacious, clean, and beautiful. Most importantly, our daughter loves learning and going to school.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended January 19,2012 - PKS has a progressive approach to teaching, caring staff, active parents community and a great facility, my daughter loves her school, teachers, and friends.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended January 19,2012 - My daughter attends the PKS preschool.We are really happy here. PKS is the only Mandarin immersion program with a progressive, child led educational approach in San Francisco. This is exactly what we want for our child, and she is thriving there. Her mandarin is improving in leaps and boungs (it is clear that she "thinks in chinese") and she shows a curiosity and confidence that we relish. We are very happy here and don't want this experience to end at the preschool, so we're thrilled that PKS is extending to elementary.*-Posted by Parent *

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