Challenge To Learning School in San Francisco, CA, serves 33 students exclusively in grade 8 within a nonsectarian, central city setting.
The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 4 teachers.
The student body is 39% students of color, reflecting diversity in this California private school.
Challenge To Learning School is a co–educational institution providing specialized services in a city–based environment.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Challenge To Learning School?
The application deadline for Challenge To Learning School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Challenge To Learning School is St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zion Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Stratford School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Zion!]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Zion!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
495 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7500
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7500
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
645 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
645 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
5950 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One Fifty Parker Avenue School ![One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo]( "One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
150 Parker Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6210 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1950 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-3161
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-3161
1 miles
Gr: 5-12 Tuition listed
1563 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Sunset Bible School
(Assembly of God)
1690 21st Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 682-9572
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 682-9572
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
35 Keyes Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5800
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5800
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Zion!]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Zion!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
495 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7500
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7500
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
645 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
645 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
5950 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2355 Lake St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8390
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8390
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
645 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
645 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
One Fifty Parker Avenue School ![One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo]( "One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
150 Parker Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1320 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mother Goose School
Daycare / Preschool
334 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Argonne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
680 18th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Peabody (George) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
251 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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