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South San Francisco Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 688 students in South San Francisco, CA, 10% of all K-12 students in South San Francisco, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in South San Francisco, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked South San Francisco Private Schools (2026-27)

All Souls Catholic Elementary School Photo
All Souls Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
479 Miller Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 583-3562
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Map of St. Veronica Catholic School
St. Veronica Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 293 students
Catholic
434 Alida Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3909
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Map of Hillside Christian Academy
Hillside Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 65 students
Church of God
1415 Hillside Blvd
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-6860
(1)
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Map of Mills Montessori
Mills Montessori
Gr: PK-2 | 123 students
Montessori School
1400 Hillside Blvd
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-9000
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South San Francisco, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mater Dolorosa School
Mater Dolorosa School
Gr: K-8 | 203 students
Catholic
1040 Miller Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8175
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Map of Roger Williams Academy
Roger Williams Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 15 students
Calvinist
600 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 238-9669
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South San Francisco, CA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
688
Students
$10,337
Avg. Tuition
65%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South San Francisco)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
688 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
65%
52%
0.78
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
204 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
29%
11%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
160 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
22%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Others Students
168 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,337
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in South San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked private schools in South San Francisco, CA include All Souls Catholic Elementary School and St. Veronica Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in South San Francisco?
4 private schools are located in South San Francisco.
What percentage of students in South San Francisco go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in South San Francisco are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South San Francisco?
75% of private schools in South San Francisco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of God).
Which private schools in South San Francisco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in South San Francisco include: Hillside Christian Academy vs. All Souls Catholic Elementary School

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