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94121 California Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,017 students in 94121, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,312 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in 94121, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 94121, CA include Kittredge School, St. Monica School, and St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in 94121, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,017
  • Average Tuition: $16,730
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,017
  • Average Tuition: $16,730
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • View 94121 California School Trends

Top Ranked 94121 California Private Schools (2026-27)

Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) Photo
Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)
Gr: K-8 | 404 students
Sports: 5
All-girls
7070 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 751-0177
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Kittredge School
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
2355 Lake St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8390
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Mother Goose School
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
334 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
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St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
6210 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
(1)
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St. Monica School
Gr: K-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
5950 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
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San Francisco Pacific Academy
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
3301 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 800-0730
(1)
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Terra Schools
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School
3801 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
(5)
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Bais Menachem Yeshiva Day School
Gr: K-8 | 57 students
Jewish
834 28th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 636-9770
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My City School
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
855 27th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 545-8238
(1)
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94121, California Private Schools (Closed)

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St. Thomas The Apostle Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Catholic
3801 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-2711
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 94121, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 94121, CA include Kittredge School, St. Monica School, and St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy.
How many private schools are located in 94121?
9 private schools are located in 94121.
How diverse are private schools in 94121?
94121 private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 94121 go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in 94121 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94121?
33% of private schools in 94121 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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