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Daly City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,420 students in Daly City, CA, 14% of all K-12 students in Daly City, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Daly City, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,420
  • Average Tuition: $18,247
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 82%
  • View Daly City, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,420
  • Average Tuition: $18,247
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 82%
  • View Daly City, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Daly City Private Schools (2026-27)

Hilldale School Photo
Hilldale School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
(3)
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Map of Holy Angels School
Holy Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
20 Reiner St
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
(3)
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Map of Our Lady Of Mercy School
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: NS-8 | 525 students
Catholic
7 Elmwood Dr
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
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Map of Our Lady Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Perpetual Help School
Gr: K-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
80 Wellington Ave
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-4438
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Map of Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
699 Serramonte Blvd, #217,219,220,221,222,233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
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Map of Hope Lutheran Day School
Hope Lutheran Day School
Gr: PK-K | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
55 San Fernando Way
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-4673
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Daly City, CA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,420
Students
$18,247
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
82%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Daly City)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
1,420 Students
659,675 Students
% Students of Color
82%
52%
0.64
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
509 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
36%
11%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
104,400 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
7 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
151 Students
235,688 Students
% White Students
11%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
671 Students
188,768 Students
% of Others Students
47%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
55,844 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,247
$18,521
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,200
$9,660
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Daly City, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Daly City, CA include Hilldale School, Holy Angels School, and Our Lady Of Mercy School.
How many private schools are located in Daly City?
6 private schools are located in Daly City.
How diverse are private schools in Daly City?
Daly City private schools are approximately 82% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Daly City go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Daly City are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Daly City?
67% of private schools in Daly City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Daly City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Daly City include: Our Lady Perpetual Help School vs. Our Lady Of Mercy School

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