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West Portal Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,075 students in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked private schools in West Portal include San Francisco Waldorf High School, West Portal Lutheran School, and St. Cecilia School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in West Portal are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Portal Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Cecilia School
St. Cecilia School
Gr: K-8 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
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San Francisco Waldorf High School Photo
San Francisco Waldorf High School
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 23
470 West Portal Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 431-2736
(2)
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Map of West Portal Lutheran School
West Portal Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 359 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 Sloat Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 665-6330
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Map of Happy Day Preschool
Happy Day Preschool
Gr: PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 564-7999
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco, CA include San Francisco Waldorf High School, West Portal Lutheran School, and St. Cecilia School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of West Portal, San Francisco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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