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Mission Dolores Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,132 students in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked private schools in Mission Dolores include Children's Day School, Mission Dolores Academy, and San Francisco Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in Mission Dolores are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mission Dolores Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Children's Day School
Children's Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
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Map of Holy Family Day Home
Holy Family Day Home
Gr: NS-1 | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool
299 Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-5361
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Mission Dolores Academy Photo
Mission Dolores Academy
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
3371 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 346-9500
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Map of San Francisco Friends School
San Francisco Friends School
Gr: K-8 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
250 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 565-0400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco, CA include Children's Day School, Mission Dolores Academy, and San Francisco Friends School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco?
25% of private schools in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, San Francisco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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