The Hilldale School

79 Florence St., Daly City, CA, 94014-0940
Hilldale School provides a challenging, comprehensive, accelerated K-8 curriculum especially appropriate for bright children. Spanish, Music, Art, P.E., and Computer are a part of our balanced curriculum beginning in Kindergarten. We emphasize international knowledge and understanding, environmental awareness and responsibility, positive ethical and social values, and critical thinking. Teacher-student ratio of 1:18 or under allows a high level of personal attention. Optional free AM and PM extended care with specialty workshops and swimming. Great family-oriented parent community!

School Overview:

The Hilldale School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1948
Student Body
Total Students 101 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 50% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 80%
Average Class Size 15 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 88
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $13,900
Tuition Notes This tuition includes before and after school care, 7:30 - 6:00, homework supervision, and most workshops (except for Pre-K--$850 per month 8:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. plus additional charge for morning and afternoon care).
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $3,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Kathi Sittner
Admissions Associate Sasha Clayton
Sports
Total Sports Offered 1 sports
Sports
Swimming
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Animal Care Art Club
Basketball Bricks4Kidz
Chess Club Circus Arts
Cooking Drama Club
Drumming/ Cuban Percussian Enrichment Fridays
Gardening Gymnastics
Hiking Hip Hop Dance
Improv Jr. Science Engineers
Music, Song, and Sounds Musical Theatre Ensemble
Photography Robotics
Running Russian
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Soccer
Swimming Yearbook Club

School Notes:

  • Hilldale's Pre-Kindergarten emphasizes childhood literacy skills, math, science, social studies, art, music, and movement in order to prepare students for success in their educational life and beyond. Perfect for bright and gifted children who are ready to learn and have fun in a group setting! Our affiliated preschool, Early Learning Academy in Daly City, provides an excellent academic and social start for children ages 2-5.

  • Profile last updated: 11/09/2012

Nearby Schools:

The Hilldale School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Bridgemont High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Holy Angels Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Our Lady Perpetual Help School
Gr. K-9 | 1 mi. away
Hope Lutheran Dayschool
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
San Francisco Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 1.4 mi. away

View all schools in: Daly City, San Mateo County, Zip 94014

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