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South San Francisco Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked South San Francisco Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
688
Students
-10.5% (-81 students) 10-yr
$10,337
Avg. Tuition
+76.0% (+$4,463) 9-yr
65%
Students of Color
-14.5% (-11.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (South San Francisco)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,911 Schools
# Students
688 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025180180179
2024180175172
2023160181174
2022195189185
2021195185180
2020202179171
2019182179175
2018182173172
2017191179180
2016158173178
2015154162167
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% Students of Color
65%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202566%51%34%
202466%51%34%
202376%50%33%
202264%48%33%
202164%48%32%
202065%48%32%
201973%48%31%
201873%47%31%
201777%50%32%
201677%49%32%
201576%49%32%
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0.78
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.780.740.65
20240.780.740.65
20230.760.740.65
20220.780.730.64
20210.780.730.64
20200.770.730.64
20190.780.730.63
20180.780.730.63
20170.760.720.61
20160.760.720.61
20150.760.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20202%1%1%
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# Asian Students
204 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
29%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%11%5%
202429%11%5%
202326%11%5%
202222%10%4%
202122%10%4%
202021%10%4%
201922%10%4%
201822%10%4%
201721%10%4%
201621%10%4%
201522%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
140 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519%16%9%
202419%16%9%
202323%16%9%
202223%16%8%
202123%16%9%
202022%16%9%
201931%16%8%
201831%17%8%
201732%17%8%
201631%17%8%
201532%17%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
160 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
22%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%37%52%
202422%37%52%
202314%38%52%
202225%40%54%
202125%40%54%
202024%40%54%
201921%41%56%
201821%41%56%
201721%43%58%
201621%43%58%
201521%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
5%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
168 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%29%26%
202424%29%26%
202334%28%25%
202225%28%25%
202125%27%25%
202028%27%24%
201920%26%24%
201820%26%23%
201724%24%22%
201625%24%22%
201523%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202320:112:111:1
202220:112:111:1
202120:113:111:1
202021:113:112:1
201919:112:112:1
201819:112:112:1
201721:113:112:1
201620:113:112:1
201520:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,337
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$8,614$18,076$15,012
2024$5,874$17,195$13,254
2023$5,874$16,660$12,626
2022$5,874$15,979$12,187
2021$5,874$15,298$11,800
2020$5,874$14,748$11,512
2019$5,874$14,369$11,293
2018$5,874$13,813$11,017
2017$5,874$13,422$10,708
2016$5,874$12,852$10,356
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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 St. Veronica Catholic School and All Souls Catholic Elementary 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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