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South San Francisco Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 688 students in South San Francisco, CA.
75% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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 (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
2,548 Schools
# Students
688 Students
501,000 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025180204199
2024180199192
2023160206193
2022195213205
2021195209201
2020202202188
2019182201193
2018182194190
2017191201199
2016158193196
2015154180183
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% Students of Color
65%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202566%50%33%
202466%49%32%
202376%49%32%
202264%47%32%
202164%47%31%
202065%46%31%
201973%48%31%
201873%46%30%
201777%49%31%
201677%49%31%
201576%49%31%
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0.78
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.780.740.64
20240.780.740.64
20230.760.740.63
20220.780.720.62
20210.780.730.62
20200.770.730.62
20190.780.720.61
20180.780.720.60
20170.760.710.59
20160.760.710.59
20150.760.710.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20221%1%1%
20211%1%1%
20202%1%1%
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# Asian Students
204 Students
57,362 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%12%5%
202429%12%5%
202326%12%5%
202222%10%5%
202122%10%5%
202021%10%5%
201922%11%4%
201822%11%4%
201721%10%4%
201621%10%4%
201522%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
140 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519%17%9%
202419%17%9%
202323%17%9%
202223%17%8%
202123%17%9%
202022%17%9%
201931%17%8%
201831%17%8%
201732%17%8%
201631%17%8%
201532%17%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%8%
20201%5%8%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
160 Students
193,084 Students
% White Students
22%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%40%55%
202422%40%55%
202314%40%55%
202225%43%57%
202125%43%57%
202024%43%58%
201921%44%59%
201821%45%59%
201721%46%61%
201621%46%61%
201521%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
3,902 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
121,546 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202524%24%22%
202424%24%22%
202334%24%22%
202225%23%22%
202125%23%20%
202028%23%19%
201920%21%20%
201820%20%20%
201724%20%19%
201625%20%18%
201523%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
44,385 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

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
202120:112:111:1
202021:112:111:1
201919:112:111:1
201819:112:111:1
201721:112:111:1
201620:112:112:1
201520:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,337
$17,179

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearSouth San Francisco, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$8,614$17,472$14,043
2024$5,874$16,481$12,357
2023$5,874$15,797$11,693
2022$5,874$15,172$11,199
2021$5,874$14,410$10,824
2020$5,874$13,806$10,496
2019$5,874$13,359$10,300
2018$5,874$12,957$10,056
2017$5,874$12,372$9,712
2016$5,874$11,774$9,307
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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